Is there any limit of time for how long I can drive outside of the country of residence?
I am wondering if there is any limit on how long I can drive my car outside of Romania (my country of residence), or if there is any limit in any European country on how long I can be there, with my car without having any additional documents (such as registering the car in that country and so on).
Is there any website that centralizes this at level of European Union/European countries?
How can I be sure I can stay for X days/weeks/months/years in a place, without having any problems?
Best Answer
Within the European Union and European Economic Area, a driving licence from a Member State is always recognized remain valid until their expiry date. If the licence is valid indefinitely and the person has established residence in another Member State for at least two years, an administrative validity of 10 or 5 years since the issuance may apply.
If you established residence in another Member State and need to replace the licence for whatever reason (expired, lost, stolen, damaged) or your licence is suspended/revoked/seized, you will have to obtain one in your country of residence according to the local rules.
More information can found on the EU website (some links to national authorities are broken) and the responsible department's website in each country.
Switzerland has its own rules which require the exchange for a Swiss licence at latest one year after establishing residence, or immediately after establishing residence for driving certain professional vehicles; EU and EEA rules do not apply.
Pictures about "Is there any limit of time for how long I can drive outside of the country of residence?"
Can I drive my car around Europe?
Yes, as long as you have a valid driving licence and, if necessary, an International Driving Permit. Check your insurance carefully to see if you're covered to drive someone else's car abroad, including any restrictions on driving abroad.How long can I drive a UK car in Europe?
UK law still applies to a UK-registered vehicle if you take it abroad for less than 12 months. That means you need to make sure: your vehicle is taxed in the UK while it's abroad.Can UK drivers drive in Europe?
Yes, most UK drivers are still able to use their normal driving licence to drive in EU countries. There are some exceptions and what is called an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be needed.What do I need to drive in Europe after Brexit?
You need to carry your UK driving licence with you. You do not need an international driving permit ( IDP ) to visit and drive in the EU , Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have: a paper driving licence.Do it yourself NO TIME LIMIT APPLICATION
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Greta Hoffman, ALHAJ KHAN, Helena Lopes, Piotr Arnoldes