Can I enter Switzerland with only my UK Driver's License?
I'm traveling to Switzerland and am wondering if I can enter the country with my UK Driver's License from London only? Basically, without my Passport. Also, is a UK-issued Driver's License considered an "official identity card from an EU/EFTA state?"
Best Answer
No, a driver's license is not an identity card, and cannot be used in lieu of a passport for EU/Schengen purposes.
Identity cards from EU countries that do issue them can be used instead of passports for purposes of internal travel in the EU/EEA, but the UK does not issue such cards to its citizens.
Pictures about "Can I enter Switzerland with only my UK Driver's License?"
Can I go to Switzerland without passport?
You must have a valid passport or national identity card to enter Switzerland. In some instances, Switzerland will accept a travel document that has expired. You can find out whether this applies to you here Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality.What do I need to drive in Switzerland from UK?
When driving in Switzerland, you should always have your:Can you travel abroad with UK licence?
International Driving PermitsMany countries do not recognize a U.S. driver's license, but most accept an International Driving Permit (IDP). IDPs may not be valid the whole time you stay abroad and may only be valid with a U.S. or local license.How to drive in Switzerland in 2021
More answers regarding can I enter Switzerland with only my UK Driver's License?
Answer 2
is a Driver's License issued from London considered an "official identity card from an EU/EFTA state?"
No. Such identity cards are proof of nationality, which is why they are useful for international travel (to some countries only). A driver's license is no proof of nationality; it does not even mention nationality.
As noted in the other answer, the UK does not issue such cards. Because of that, the only document a citizen of the UK can use to enter Switzerland is a passport.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Pixabay, Ray Bilcliff, Deeana Arts, Dom J