License to drive
I got my (Dutch) driver’s license today.
I surrendered my Malaysian driver’s license to Dutch authorities, in exchange, to obtain this. No tests—just some documentation, a medical check-up, and then some waiting before a letter arrived—from the Motor vehicle department—that read it’s time to open those corks.
The license now allows me to drive (or ride) anywhere within the EU. Now, I no longer have to look up on the internet—when I am going places—to see if they recognize either an Indian or a Malaysian driver’s license. That’s a privilege underestimated.
hey great.. cool that you can drive without restriction. but I am not so lucky. i have an indian license in germany (which is valid for 6 months), but I am not sure whether it is valid throughout the EU. Do you have any idea about this? or where I can get this info?? would be of great help.. please mail me at the id i have provided.. Danke Schön!
Aug 28, 07 at 13:07Most countries in the EU allow tourists to drive with their own country’s driver’s license. (You can look up this and other info on respective country’s tourism website to know more.)
I see no problem in your case if you’re visiting places. If you intend to stay longer than 6 months in any place, then you’d need to get a local (EU) driver’s license.
Aug 28, 07 at 13:30