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Last activity 12 February 2018 by AsimSidd

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Yavorskyi

Dear All,

How does one go about getting a Turkish Driving License?
Is there an option of doing an automatic test only?
Also, if I do not know Turkish - is that a problem or is there a test for foreigners?
How long does the procedure take and what is the cost?

Regards,

Maksym

Xeeschan

You'll need to contact your nearest Şoförler Odasi.

Take along your
-Residence permit/Passport
-Your original driving licence along with its notorised Turkish translation
-5 Passport sized photographs
-Your criminal report from the local court house
-A health report issued by local state Sağlık ocağı alongwith your Blood group certificate
-Paid fee receipt for the licence from local tax authorities

This is a comprehensive list of documents, but often you dont know how things work here, they can ask for any other document too, so be ready for an additional trip.

For converting the licence, not knowing Turkish should not be an issue.. For obtaining a new licence, it might be.

You should receive your licence within two weeks ideally.

Good luck

Yavorskyi

So if I have an International License issued in Ukraine I can convert it to Turkish License and drive here?

Xeeschan

Yes.

Yavorskyi

For how long do you know?

Xeeschan

Ideally it should be ten years.

Yavorskyi

wow that is cool, thank you for your help

Xeeschan

No problem..
Good luck

AsimSidd

Is Saudi Arabia License can be Converted as i heard they do not convert Saudi License..
Is there any List of countries that can convert their licenses?

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