14 days ago, the European Commission proposed simplifying the procedure for maintaining a Ukrainian driver's license in the EU. Now a refugee in the status of temporary protection of any EU country is not required to exchange his driver's license for an EU license or retrain at a driving school but can participate in traffic if he has a Ukrainian license. In case of loss of a Ukrainian driver's license, a person has the right to apply to a specialized institution and obtain a European-style driver's license. What conditions:
- Ukraine must confirm the registration of the driver in the territory of his native country;
- The person is obliged to provide a certificate of physical and mental fitness to drive a car
"Under certain conditions, Ukrainian refugees who worked as lorry and bus drivers will be able to get their Ukrainian-issued certificates of professional competence recognized in the EU, following a short training course and a test. This will enable them to work in the EU during the period of temporary protection and to help export Ukrainian goods" European Parliament news portal.
Previously, in order to obtain a European driver's license, a Ukrainian was required to legally reside in the EU for at least 6 months and on the day of the exchange, to have an international translation of his documents with him.
5 days after registration in the Official Journal of the EU, the new system for the use and exchange of driving licenses will come into force.
