I have a B category driving licence which I obtained in Turkey. Do you know if my Turkish driving licence is valid in the UK? It was issued both in Turkish and English.
If not, what kind of steps I need to take to make it valid?
Yes it is valid in the UK, according to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in the UK:
If you’ve got a full and valid licence you can drive any small vehicle (eg car or motorcycle) listed on your licence for 12 months from when you last entered Great Britain (GB).
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After 12 months you’ll need to apply for a provisional licence and pass the theory and practical driving tests to drive in Great Britain.
answered Dec 23 '12 at 15:56
If you are driving in a foreign country, you could try getting an International Drivers Permit, which is a translation of your licence into many languages and works in many countries.
Local organisations issue them for a small fee. e.g. I have Ireland The AA issue them.
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This is true but the UK Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency doesn't seem to mention needing an IDP and, even with an IDP, a foreign license from most non-EU countries (including Turkey) can only be used for up to a year after arrival in the UK. – David Richerby Jun 17 '19 at 16:03
