Non Eu driving license in Belgium

Last activity 01 March 2020 by Aneesh

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wass93Member29 February 2020 10:36:35

Hi all,

I came to Belgium almost a year ago as an Expat and I realized that I need to start driving.
I didn't have a license in my home country Tunisia.
I was planning to use my holidays and go to my home country and try to finish driving lessons.

Do you know since I'm currently living in BE would my license obtain in Tunisia in the meantime be eligible for Belgium?
They will accept to exchange it for a Belgian one?

hope that you can help

Thank you

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR29 February 2020 15:41:41

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No, because you need to have received your driving license before coming in Belgium (meaning: before getting a national number --> a temporary / ID card).
You just told us you've been an expat for a year, so you already have an ID card...

So you'll not be able to request a Belgium driving license based on your Tunisian one.

AneeshBelgium expert01 March 2020 05:16:57

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Indeed. The acquisition date of your home country driving license must be before the date of your first entry to Belgium to establish residence.

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