A question we hear a lot from new arrivals: will I have to take a test? Good news — it depends on where your licence is from, so a quick check tells you where you stand.
For licences from EU and EEA countries, a direct exchange is usually possible with no test at all. The paperwork is checked, and provided everything is in order the new licence is issued without an exam.
For some licences from outside the EU and EEA, a theory exam — and occasionally a practical one — may be required. Where that's the case, preparing with the official study materials makes the test far less daunting than it sounds.
The safest move is to confirm your specific situation early. Knowing whether a test applies lets you plan your time and budget realistically instead of being caught out at the last moment.
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