Foreigners living in France will, sooner or later, have to swap their driving licence for a French one - here's how to do that, how to use the website and who is eligible.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 1 Apr 2026 12:23 CET
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A French gendarme checks the driving licence of a motorist in Noyal-Chatillon-sur-Seiche. Photo by Damien MEYER / AFP
Foreigners living in France will, sooner or later, have to swap their driving licence for a French one - here's how to do that, how to use the website and who is eligible.
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