10. Driver’s License Requirements/Driving School
Legal Info
- Validity Period of Foreign Driving Licences in Austria
- Conversion of a Foreign Driving Licence
- System for recording driving offences (demerit points system)
Validity Period of Foreign Driving Licences in Austria
From an EU or EEA state: for an unlimited period
From a non-EU or non-EEA state:
In case of establishing a residence in Austria: six months starting from establishment of the residence [Hauptwohnsitz], if the owner has reached the age of 18
Without residence in Austria: up to twelve months starting from the entry in the county, if the owner has reached the age of 18
Please note: If the foreign driving licence is not written in German, it is only valid in combination with an international driving licence or a translation.
For most of driver’s license holders from foreign countries their driver’s license alone is not sufficient to drive in Austria. You must also get an international driver’s or by an official translation of your driver’s license, which can be obtained at one of the Austrian automobile clubs (OEAMTC or ARBOE). This arrangement is only acceptable for the first six months of driving in Austria, after which all drivers must obtain an Austrian license.
Conversion of a Foreign Driving Licence
EEA or European Union driving licences are recognized in Austria, and may be converted at any time on a voluntary basis (this resembles the process of issuing a duplicate of a driving licence [Duplikatführerschein]).
Responsible Authority
Every driving licence authority in Austria
In cities with Federal Police Headquarters: the Federal Police Headquarters [Bundespolizeidirektion]
In Vienna: the Motor Vehicle Department [Verkehrsamt]
In cities without Federal Police Headquarters or in Municipalities: the district administration [Bezirkshauptmannschaft]
In statutory cities like Krems and Waidhofen/Ybbs: the Municipal Authority [Magistrat]
Required Documents
Please note: Most driving licence authorities require the original documents plus copies.
In case of a conversion of an EU or EEA driving licence on a voluntary basis:
Passport [Reisepass] or personal identification card
Foreign driving licence
Extract from the driving licence file of the issuing country and possibly a translation
One passport photo (35 mm x 45 mm) not older than six months (if possible following specific passport photo criteria)
Possibly Residence Registration Form [Bestätigung der Meldung] (simplifies the process at the responsible authority)
In case of a conversion of a non-EU or non-EEA driving licence:
Passport [Reisepass]
Foreign driving licence
Possibly a translation of the driving licence
One passport photo (35 mm x 45 mm) not older than six months (if possible following specific passport photo criteria)
Medical report
Possibly Residence Registration Form [Bestätigung der Meldung] (simplifies the process at the responsible authority)
Fees
Conversion: 60.50 Euro
Express production: additionally 16 Euro
Please note: Fees for examination or medical reports are not included in the fees mentioned above.
System for recording driving offences (demerit points system)
On 1 July 2005 a system for recording driving offences (measures against reckless drivers) was introduced, listing13 risk-encumbered recordable offences [Vormerkdelikte]. These are in addition to the existing offences for which a person may have their driving licence suspended [Führerscheinentzugsdelikt] and administrative offences.
Please note: The system for recording driving offences applies to all drivers in Austria, regardless of their place of residence.
If a recordable offence [Vormerkdelikt] is committed, the following procedure is applied:
1st offence: recorded
2nd offence: measures must be taken
3rd offence: driving licence suspended for at least three months
Please note: Administrative fines must always be paid, regardless of whether the offence is recorded, measures are to be taken or the driving licence is suspended.
Important:
Foreign drivers who commit three recordable offences [Vormerkdelikte] will be banned from driving in Austria.
Source: www.help.gv.at
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