How to get a driving license in Denmark?
Obtaining a driving license in Denmark is possible in two ways :
1. If you have a driver’s license from Iran, you can convert it .
2. Registration and attendance at driving schools in Denmark
* In addition to Danish language schools, you can also take these courses in Persian language schools.
Can I drive in Denmark with a foreign driver's license?
If you are a foreigner living in Denmark with a short-term residence visa, you have the option to use an international driver’s license or a valid foreign driver’s license to drive. You can operate the same vehicles in Denmark that you are allowed to drive in your home country.
Tourist driving license
For those who do not possess an international driver’s license or a translated foreign driver’s license, there is the possibility of obtaining a tourist driver’s license from the police. This temporary license permits driving in Denmark. To obtain it, you will need to provide documents from your home country regarding your existing driver’s license.
The first method: converting the Iranian certificate to Danish
Steps to convert Iranian certificate to danish
Approximate cost to get the certificate:
1. Doctor’s confirmation about 500 kroner
2. The cost of delivering the municipal certificate is 280 kroner
3. Photo in the municipality 150 kroner
4. Certificate translation 500 kroner
5. The cost of five driving sessions in the city with an instructor is 3000 kroner (recommended).
A total of approximately 5000 to 6000 kroner
1. Translation of the Iranian certificate by a translator approved by the Danish police with a seal
2. Doctor’s certificate , which can be requested from your doctor by paying the visit fee. (about 500 kroner)
3. Taking a photo , which can be done at the municipality. ( Recommended)
4. Attending the municipality ( BorgerService ) and handing over the above documents to inquire and confirm the Iranian license by the Danish Traffic Administration ( FÆRDSELSSTYRELSEN )
*The application fee is approximately 280 kroner, which will be free of charge for the theory and urban exam for the first time.
The duration of this process varies between 2-8 months .
If less than 6 months have passed since your legal stay in Denmark, you can apply for a temporary certificate .
5. After confirming the certificate, a confirmation letter from the traffic department will be sent to your e -Boks.
6. After that, you can book an appointment for the theory test by contacting the municipality. (The first time will be free.)
If you have a temporary license and fail the theory test , your license will be revoked and you will not be allowed to drive until you receive the license.
7. After passing the theory test, you can book an appointment for the city driving test by visiting the municipality.
*Our suggestion is that before registering for the theory exam, be sure to read the following pamphlets and complete one of the plans on www.prove.dk .
Before registering for the urban driving test, take a few sessions (lessons) with an instructor at one of the schools.
Download the Persian certificate booklets
The second method: register and attend driving schools in Denmark
Registration and attendance at driving schools
Approximate cost to get the certificate:
1. Doctor’s confirmation about 500 kroner
2.1 The cost of a driving course in Danish schools is about DKK 15,000
2.2. The cost of the driving training course in Fazsi schools is about 17,000 kroner
A total of approximately 15,000 to 17,000 DKK
You can start your training by contacting one of the driving schools anywhere in Denmark.
** Please note that for Iranians living in Denmark, there are Persian language driving schools in several cities such as Copenhagen , Aarhus , Vaila and Aalborg , which you can visit if you wish.