Driving licence: Tunisian licence in Germany

How long a Tunisian licence is valid, and why a full test is needed.

Rules: § 29 FeV and § 31 FeV.

• A foreign licence is valid for 6 months after you take up your normal residence in Germany. The period can be extended by up to 6 months only if you credibly intend to stay at most 12 months (§ 29 FeV). The licence must be accompanied by a translation where required.
• A simple exchange (§ 31 FeV) is only for states listed in Annex 11. Tunisia is not listed (in Africa only Namibia and South Africa are). You therefore take the full German test: theory and practical.
• Plan for it early: driving-school costs in Berlin are high. Test fees and school prices: not checked.

Use the 6 months well: book a driving school soon after arrival.