Driving licence in Greece explained

In Greece, driving licences are a governmental documents given to those who request a licence to drive and meet set requirements.

Driving licences are required for every type of motorised vehicle. The minimum age to obtain a driving licence is sixteen years for mopeds and low power motorcycles, eighteen years for cars and more powerful motorcycles, and twenty-one years of age for buses and cargo vehicles.^[1]

Obtaining a driving licence

This driving licence can be obtained after finishing a driving school and passing a two-stage test, the theory test and road test. A primary school diploma is also required to obtain a valid driving licence.

Successful road tests from 2020 onwards grant access to a temporary driving permit (usable for up to six months), allowing its new holders to drive legally at nationwide level until the actual licence is delivered to them.^[2]

Foreign drivers are required to have an International Driving Permit.^[3] Foreign drivers also need to have a valid driving licence from their home country.^[4]

In 2023, Greece upgraded the security features on its driving licence since 2013. This was done in compliance with EU legislation.^[5]

See also

• European driving licence
• Vehicle registration plates of Greece

External links

• International Driving Permit

Notes and References

1. Web site: January 6, 2022 . Age Requirements . Government of Greece.
2. Web site: TEAM . CAR & MOTOR . 2023-09-14 . Τι είναι το προσωρινό δίπλωμα οδήγησης - Πώς μπορείς να το χρησιμοποιήσεις carandmotor.gr . 2024-07-19 . carandmotor.gr Το πρώτο premium site αυτοκινήτου . el.
3. Web site: International Driving Permit Greece . 2024-08-21 . International Travel Permits . en-US.
4. Web site: The Essential Guide to Obtaining a Driver's License in Greece in 2024 My Greek Expat Journey . 2024-08-21 . My Greek Expat Journey . en.
5. Web site: 2023-08-23 . Greece Introduces New Generation of Driving Licenses . 2024-08-21 . Keesing Platform . en-GB.