Exchange your Foreign Driver License In Malta By Online
- The following documents must be submitted to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Unit in Floriana or at the Gozo licensing office to apply of Exchange of a European Driving License If the license is issued within the EU, EAA or Switzerland and application for Exchange of an Australian Driving License DRV14 along with the below forms if the applicant is a holder of an Australian license. A color passport-sized image, A photocopy of your Identity card, and a copy of your license from abroad
- The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Unit communicates, via either fax or email in contact with the E.U. States or Swiss authorities in the country where the license for driving was issued to receive confirmation that the applicant has an active driving license and if any restrictions are in place.
- After receiving the approval of the Member State After receiving the approval from the Member State, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Unit sends you a formal letter informing you of an transfer of your license is able to be exchanged for the purchase of a Maltese driver’s licence. You will need to do the following documents: the original driving license issued by EU/Swiss/Australia and a proof of the validity of the driving license issued by Australian authorities (for Australian driving licenses) The fee for a Maltese licence will be 52.50 (for the period of 10 years)
- The new license , along with the counterpart license will be available after a few days.
Notes:
- If you are close to your 70th birthday , you will be charged the amount of time until the date of your birthday. The license for drivers over 70 will be renewed for 29.25 and then every 5 years thereafter . It is dependent on a medical proof of driver’s fitness issued by a medical general physician.
- In the event of a possible disagreement regarding validity of a Driver’s License from the state of membership or third country In the event of disapproval, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Unit issues a notice to inform that the exchange license has been rejected and cannot be exchanged with an Maltese driving licence.
- You’ll be asked to sign a statement in the event that your license has been stolen or lost. In these cases, an amount of 8.00 is charged.
Application for the Exchange of a European Driving License: http://www.transport.gov.mt/admin/uploads/media-library/files/exchange%20application.pdfApplication for the Exchange of an Australian Driving License: http://www.transport.gov.mt/admin/uploads/media-library/files/aussie.pdf
Required Documents For Exchange your Foreign Driver License
- Request for Exchange of a European Driving License If the license was issued by the EU, EAA or Switzerland
- The application for Exchange of an Australian Driving License and the following forms if an applicant has an Australian license.
- One passport-sized photo in colour
- A duplicate from your Identity card
- Copy of the passport or foreign license
Office Locations and Contacts
Transport Malta
Corporate Services Directorate
Malta Transport Centre
Marsa MRS 1917
Malta
Tel: +356 21222203
Fax: +356 21250365
Email: info.tm@transport.gov.mt
Enforcement Directorate
Malta Transport Centre
Marsa MRS 1917
Malta
Tel: +356 21222203
Fax: +356 21250365
Email: info.tm@transport.gov.mt
- For other contact information, follow this link: http://www.transport.gov.mt/organisation/contact-us-transport-malta
Eligibility
Anyone who holds a European Union driving license, or a Swiss or Australian licence issued by an Swiss or Australian Territory or State Territory licensing authority who has a regular residence in Malta is entitled to have his or her driving license replaced with a Maltese license. You must have resided on the island of Malta in Malta for at minimum 185 days within the past year, or the exchange of the license can’t be made.
Fees
cost for a Maltese licence costs 52.50 (for the period of 10 years)
Documentation is needed
Any driver who is licensed that is issued outside Malta and within the European Union shall be entitled to drive in Malta for a period of not over twelve months after the date of the last time he entered into Malta.
External Links
Exchange your foreign license: http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport/driving/exchanging-your-foreign-driving-licence