Exchanging your driver's licence
Updated 2026-10-20Original anglais
Official source: Ontario · Exchange an out-of-province or foreign driver's licence ↗
Published 2026-10-20Last checked 2026-10-30Language English
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It depends on your province and your country
Driver's licences are issued by provinces, not by the federal government. Each province has a list of countries whose licences can be exchanged without a road test.
What to expect
- If your country has an agreement, you can often exchange your licence after a vision test.
- If not, you may need a knowledge test and road tests. Driving experience from abroad may count toward the full licence.
- You can usually drive on your foreign licence for a short time after you arrive. The time limit depends on the province.
Bring
Your foreign licence, a certified translation if it is not in English or French, your immigration document and proof of address.
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