Free guide to driving licences abroad
Can you drive there on your licence?
RoadVisa tells you whether your driving licence is valid when you visit or move to another country, and how getting a licence works there, from the theory test to the driving test. Every answer links to the official source.
- 42countries
- 50 + D.C.US states, plus Canadian provinces and Australian states
- Officialsources only, read in each country's own language
- Oct 2026information last checked
Popular questions
Browse all countries and states →
RoadVisa is an independent guide, not an official service. Rules change, so always confirm with the official authority before you drive, book a test or apply.
Driving in Switzerland with a foreign licence
Whether your licence is enough depends on where it's from and whether you're visiting or moving there. Find your licence below, then open the full answer.
Visiting Switzerland
Your whole stay as a visitor
Licences from:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
United StatesYour whole stay as a visitor
Licences from:
China
Japan
Mexico
South Korea
UkraineMoving to Switzerland
Up to 12 months from moving
Licences from:
How to get a driving licence in Switzerland →
Driving in Switzerland: the basics
This is general information. Always follow the road signs.
Official sources
FDFA: Driving in Switzerland with a foreign licence (German) ↗ch.ch: Exchanging your driving licence ↗Canton of Zurich: Exchanging a foreign licence (German) ↗Last checked 20 Oct 2026All countries
Driving abroad on your licence, and how to get a licence, for every country and region RoadVisa covers.
Can I drive in Switzerland with a Latvian licence?
Pick where your licence is from and where you're going.
RoadVisa covers 42 countries. Rules change, so every answer links to the official source. Check it before you drive or book anything.
How the exam works
Getting a car licence from scratch, country by country.
Driving skills
The things learners ask about most. Practise with an instructor or supervisor first.
Freight
Rules for goods transport: weights, truck speed limits, driving bans, tolls and documents.
Preview: these figures still need checking against official sources.
Wrong information? Help us fix itTell us what's incorrect and we'll check it against the official sources.
Frequently asked questionsCoverage, sources and how RoadVisa works.
Why isn't my country listed?
RoadVisa is still growing. It covers 42 countries and all 50 US states plus Washington, D.C. so far, and more are added step by step. Each country is checked against its own official sources, in its own language, before it goes live.
Why isn't Africa covered?
Many African licensing authorities publish little detail about their driving rules online, so we can't yet check the answers against official sources. We'll add African countries as official information becomes available.
Where does the information come from?
From official sources only: licensing authorities, ministries, police and government websites, read in each country's own language. Every answer links to its sources and shows when it was last checked.
What's the difference between Visiting and Moving?
Visiting covers short stays such as holidays and business trips, when you keep your home licence. Moving covers becoming a resident, when most countries want you to exchange your licence or take tests by a deadline.
What is an International Driving Permit?
A translation of your licence in a standard format. It's only valid together with your own licence, and you get it in the country that issued your licence, usually from a motoring club or the licensing authority. RoadVisa tells you when a country expects one.
Does RoadVisa cover motorcycles or trucks?
Not yet. The answers are about car licences: category B in Europe, and the local equivalent elsewhere, such as Class C or D in most US states. Other licences may follow later.
Is RoadVisa official?
No. RoadVisa is an independent guide and isn't linked to any government or licensing authority. The authority that handles your application always has the final word.
Is RoadVisa free?
Yes, RoadVisa is free to use.
I found a mistake. What should I do?
Use "Wrong information? Help us fix it" above. We check every report against the official sources and correct the answer.
About RoadVisa and disclaimerWho we are, and how to use this information.
An independent guide. RoadVisa is a private project. It is not run by, linked to or approved by any government, licensing authority (such as a national road traffic agency or a US DMV), embassy or driving school.
Information only, not legal advice. RoadVisa sums up official rules in plain English. It does not replace the official rules, and it is not a decision about your case. Only the authority that handles your application can decide that.
Rules change. Every answer shows when it was last checked and links to the official source. Check that source before you drive, book a test, move or apply. If RoadVisa and the official source differ, follow the official source.
Your situation matters. The answer can depend on your residence status, licence category, age and when your licence was issued. If you're unsure, ask the licensing authority or your embassy.
Car hire and insurance. Car hire companies and insurers can set their own rules, for example asking for an International Driving Permit even where it isn't required. Check with them too.
Our responsibility. We work hard to keep RoadVisa correct, but we can't promise it is complete or up to date. As far as the law allows, we are not responsible for fines, refused applications, costs or other losses that come from relying on it.
Links to other sites. We link to official and other websites for your convenience. We don't control them and aren't responsible for their content.
Found a mistake? Use the report form above. What you send is used only to check and correct the information. See our privacy notice.