For those not lucky enough to come from a 'swap' state/country, the process of getting a French driving licence is difficult, time-consuming and very expensive. So are there any ways around this?
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 28 Jul 2026 14:53 CET
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Getting a French driving licence can be a complicated business. Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP
For those not lucky enough to come from a 'swap' state/country, the process of getting a French driving licence is difficult, time-consuming and very expensive. So are there any ways around this?
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