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Obtain Belgian Driver’s License now!
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Buy real quality Belgian driver’s license online. Validation period 10 years. In Belgium the driving license is a governmental right given to those who request a license for any of the categories they desire. It is required for every type of motor vehicle. The age to obtain a driving license is: 18 years for a car, 21 years for buses and cargo vehicles and between 18 and 24 years for motorcycles depending on their engine capacity.
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The categories of driver’s license are:
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A – motorcycles and mopeds (Driving license categories AM, A1, A2, A),
nB – cars, tractors and work vehicles (Driving license categories B, BE, W)
nC – vans and trucks over 3,500kg (Driving license categories C, C1, CE, C1E)
nD – buses (Driving license categories D, D1, DE, D1E)
nCD – trucks and buses (Driving license categories C, C1, CE, C1E, D, D1, DE, D1E)
nTMT – truck module (must have passed D test)
nBMT – bus module (must have passed C test)
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Belgian Driver’s License
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If you will be studying or working in Belgium, you may want to get a Belgian driver’s license while you are there. If you have a foreign license, you may be able to exchange it for a Belgian one, or you may need to pass a theory and driving test. Being well informed about your options is the key to saving time and money when it comes to getting your driver’s license in Belgium.
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If you are from an European Union country that has an agreement with Belgium which recognizes foreign EU licences, you are eligible to get a driver’s license in Belgium. You may also be required to carry an international license (possibly with a translation attached). You can get more information on exchanging a license, registering for an international driver’s licence and applying for a Belgian Driver’s license by visiting your local town hall (maison communale/stadhuis) or commune office.
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WHAT ABOUT EEA CITIZENS DRIVING IN BELGIUM?
nYou won’t be required to exchange your driver’s licence if you are an expat who is moving to Belgium from a European Economic Area country (EU plus Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway).
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Good things to know:
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Register your driver’s licence with the town hall; in the case that your licence is stolen or lost, you will be able to get a Belgian Driver’s licencs as a replacement.
nYou can exchange your EEA licence for a Belgian Driver’s License one as a form of local identification.
nMost EU licences are valid for 10 years and ones with an unlimited validity period may have to be renewed two years after you have officially registered as a Belgian resident.
nWHAT IF YOU ARE A CITIZEN FROM A NON-EEA COUNTRY?
nIf you are a non EEA citizen, these are important things you need to know:
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If you will be studying or working in Belgium, you may want to get a Belgian driver’s license while you are there. If you have a foreign license, you may be able to exchange it for a Belgian one, or you may need to pass a theory and driving test. Being well informed about your options is the key to saving time and money when it comes to getting your driver’s license in Belgium.
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If you are from an European Union country that has an agreement with Belgium which recognizes foreign EU licences, you are eligible to get a driver’s license in Belgium. You may also be required to carry an international license (possibly with a translation attached). You can get more information on exchanging a license, registering for an international driver’s licence and applying for a Belgian Driver’s license by visiting your local town hall (maison communale/stadhuis) or commune office.
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Belgian Driver’s License
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WHAT ABOUT EEA CITIZENS DRIVING IN BELGIUM?
nYou won’t be required to exchange your driver’s licence if you are an expat who is moving to Belgium from a European Economic Area country (EU plus Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway).
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Good things to know:
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Register your driver’s licence with the town hall; in the case that your licence is stolen or lost, you will be able to get a Belgian Driver’s licencs as a replacement.
nYou can exchange your EEA licence for a Belgian Driver’s License one as a form of local identification.
nMost EU licences are valid for 10 years and ones with an unlimited validity period may have to be renewed two years after you have officially registered as a Belgian resident.
nWHAT IF YOU ARE A CITIZEN FROM A NON-EEA COUNTRY?
nIf you are a non EEA citizen, these are important things you need to know:
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You can use your foreign licence for up to 6 months. If you stay longer than 6 months, or register as a Belgian resident, you will require a Belgian licence.
nCheck with your home country or local town hall office as you may require an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as a translation of the licence.
nMany non-EEA countries have made reciprocal arrangements with Belgium that allow for an easy exchange of their driver’s licence for a Belgian equivalent. You will however, have to be registered in a municipality and be able to show a Belgian residency permit. If you are a non-EEA national you can visit the government website to see if there is agreement for your country here.
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If your country does not have such an agreement with Belgium, you will have to pass the Belgian driving theory and practical exam. Visit the Examination Centres (GOCA or SBAT). They can the theory exam in English if you book well in advance.
nIf you have already exchanged a foreign driver’s licence for a driver’s licence in another EU country, it will also be accepted as valid in Belgium.
nTAKING THE BELGIAN THEORY AND DRIVING TESTS
nIf you need to take the theory and driving test to get a Belgian Driver’s licence, here are some important things you need to know:
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The driving test will be at an official test centre, and you can take the text in French or Dutch.
nYou can have a translator present during the theory test if you book an appointment at the test centre in Schaerbeek, Brussels. New Traffic Books has an English theory book with exercises to help you prepare. Click here for more information (in French and Dutch only).
nMake sure to bring your ID and fee (EUR 15 for the basic or EUR 50 including translator) to the exam. You will be required to take an eye exam
nThe cost of the driver’s test is from EUR 30 to 50+ depending on what is required. You can see the price list here in French or Dutch.
nYour certificate is valid for up to three years and your local commune give you a provisional driver’s licence which will be valid for 18 or 36 months. With this licence as long as you are over 18, you can take the practical examination.
nWHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO GET A DRIVER’S LICENCE IN BELGIUM?
nTake the following original documents with you when you go to take your driving test:
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Proof of identity
nProvisional driving licence
nProof of the fee payment
nProof of insurance
nVehicle Registration documents
nHOW DO I GET MY DRIVER’S LICENCE IN BELGIUM?
nOnce you have passed your practical test, take your certificate with two passport pictures along with proof of identity to the Town Hall (Maison Communale/Stadhuis) in your locality. They will issue a temporary licence until your full driver’s licence is sent to you.
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YOU’RE NOW READY TO DRIVE IN BELGIUM! HURRAY!
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You can use your foreign licence for up to 6 months. If you stay longer than 6 months, or register as a Belgian resident, you will require a Belgian licence.
nCheck with your home country or local town hall office as you may require an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as a translation of the licence.
nMany non-EEA countries have made reciprocal arrangements with Belgium that allow for an easy exchange of their driver’s licence for a Belgian equivalent. You will however, have to be registered in a municipality and be able to show a Belgian residency permit. If you are a non-EEA national you can visit the government website to see if there is agreement for your country here.
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If your country does not have such an agreement with Belgium, you will have to pass the Belgian driving theory and practical exam. Visit the Examination Centres (GOCA or SBAT). They can the theory exam in English if you book well in advance.
nIf you have already exchanged a foreign driver’s licence for a driver’s licence in another EU country, it will also be accepted as valid in Belgium.
nTAKING THE BELGIAN THEORY AND DRIVING TESTS
nIf you need to take the theory and driving test to get a Belgian Driver’s licence, here are some important things you need to know:
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The driving test will be at an official test centre, and you can take the text in French or Dutch.
nYou can have a translator present during the theory test if you book an appointment at the test centre in Schaerbeek, Brussels. New Traffic Books has an English theory book with exercises to help you prepare. Click here for more information (in French and Dutch only).
nMake sure to bring your ID and fee (EUR 15 for the basic or EUR 50 including translator) to the exam. You will be required to take an eye exam
nThe cost of the driver’s test is from EUR 30 to 50+ depending on what is required. You can see the price list here in French or Dutch.
nYour certificate is valid for up to three years and your local commune give you a provisional driver’s licence which will be valid for 18 or 36 months. With this licence as long as you are over 18, you can take the practical examination.
nWHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO GET A DRIVER’S LICENCE IN BELGIUM?
nTake the following original documents with you when you go to take your driving test:
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Proof of identity
nProvisional driving licence
nProof of the fee payment
nProof of insurance
nVehicle Registration documents
nHOW DO I GET MY DRIVER’S LICENCE IN BELGIUM?
nOnce you have passed your practical test, take your certificate with two passport pictures along with proof of identity to the Town Hall (Maison Communale/Stadhuis) in your locality. They will issue a temporary licence until your full driver’s licence is sent to you.
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