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Obtain the international driving licence for Italy

Find out how to drive with a foreign driver’s licence in Italy, with the support of specialized consultants, converting your licence into an International Driving Licence.

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Studio A&P supports companies and individuals with their activities in Italy and Worldwide, providing specialized assistance in global mobility of workers, Italian and international taxation.

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How to drive with a foreign driver's licence

Find out how to drive with your foreign driver's licence

When planning an international assignment, it is necessary to check the requirements for driving in the destination country.   

 Studio A&P can support you in the following steps:  

  1. We provide a comprehensive advice by assessing your specific case and placing it within the Italian regulatory framework about international driver’s licence 
  2. We guide you in obtaining an international driver’s license or provide you with a certified translation of your driver’s license, where necessary  
  3. We monitor your document’s expiry for the purpose of converting your license 

 

Through the Atlasposting software, you will be notified in advance of your documents’ expiry.

Arletti & Partners Team

The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 50 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.

Our Areas of Expertise include:

Who can convert the driving license

We support you in the conversion - for countries with agreements

EU and EEA countries, as well as some non-EU countries, have entered into bilateral agreements for the conversion of driving licenses into International Driving Licence.  

Studio A&P consultants can assist you with the following steps:    

  1. Analysis of the applicability of existing bilateral agreements  
  2. Application for driver’s license conversion to the relevant authorities and scheduling of medical examination   
  3. Support during the converted license’s collection   
  4. Upload the valid license on the Atlasposting software for monitoring its expiration date  

When to register your vehicle

Find out when to register your foreign vehicle

If you are seconded to Italy for a long-term assignment and you acquire residence in Italy, in addition to getting an international driving licence, you will also have to register your vehicle. The registration procedure varies depending on the country of origin and the status of the vehicle (new/used).   

Studio A&P can assist you with all the necessary steps such as:  

  1. Documents collection and verification for submission to the relevant offices  
  2. Legalization of any documents produced abroad    
  3. Monitoring PRA registration and assistance with taking out an insurance  
  4. Cancellation of the license plate upon return to your country of origin.

Why choose Studio A&P

Studio A&P procedures

We adhere to established processes and internal policies for managing health insurance enrollment during international assignments.   

  • We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request  
  • You can send us your documents by conveniently uploading them remotely using A&P software 
  • Thanks to Atlasposting software, we can provide a comprehensive assessment of the relevant foreign legislation   
  • Thanks to our network of partners around the world, we are able to support you with documents collection in the destination country   

 In addition, we provide a comprehensive advice examining all legal, social security and tax aspects related to international assignments. 

F.A.Q. about the service

Yes, individuals with converted licenses are subject to the same restrictions as new drivers.
Only European licenses that show an expiration date are considered valid.

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