Driving licence in Greece

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]

References

^ "Age Requirements". Government of Greece. January 6, 2022.
^ TEAM, CAR & MOTOR (2023-09-14). "Τι είναι το προσωρινό δίπλωμα οδήγησης - Πώς μπορείς να το χρησιμοποιήσεις | carandmotor.gr". carandmotor.gr | Το πρώτο premium site αυτοκινήτου (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-07-19.
^ "International Driving Permit Greece". International Travel Permits. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
^ "The Essential Guide to Obtaining a Driver's License in Greece in 2024 | My Greek Expat Journey". My Greek Expat Journey. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
^ "Greece Introduces New Generation of Driving Licenses". Keesing Platform. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-21.