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Driving Licence Exchange

A person holding a foreign driving licence and car keys in France

Life in France20 July 2026

Driving in France: When to Keep or Exchange Your Foreign Licence

Navigating the rules for driving in France with a foreign licence depends heavily on where it was issued and your residency status. Here is a complete guide to validity and exchange requirements.

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Life in France20 July 2026

The first 90 days after moving to France: a prioritisation guide

A 90‑day prioritisation guide for newcomers, focusing on health cover, driving‑licence rules and French tax‑residence tests, with sources for what is fixed in law and pointers where your own facts drive the sequence.

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