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Why Georgia?
You don't need to live in Georgia to get a driving license.
Most countries require a residence permit for this. It's a perfect solution for digital nomads and travelers. You still need to go there and take exams at the police station.
It's not a fake online license.
Most countries require a residence permit for this. It's a perfect solution for digital nomads and travelers. You still need to go there and take exams at the police station.
It's not a fake online license.
I got my international motorbike driving license in 1 hour! (+6 hours of training).
Car DL usually takes 1-2 weeks. Plan around 1 week for preparation and you'll be on the safe side.
Car DL usually takes 1-2 weeks. Plan around 1 week for preparation and you'll be on the safe side.
While in Germany I paid 100$ for 80 min. of driving practice, in Georgia you can get the whole driving license for this money.
1 Training hour costs around 15-25$
1 Training hour costs around 15-25$
It's just up to your driving skills. I practiced directly in Georgia, with their instructors. But there is no mandatory amount of practice hours.
We recommend a minimal amount of practice necessary to be confident on the road and to succeed in the exams.
We recommend a minimal amount of practice necessary to be confident on the road and to succeed in the exams.
While in Georgia, you can explore this beautiful and not-yet-mainstream country.
Summer is perfect for hiking and in winter you can go snowboarding & skiing in Gudauri and other amazing ski-resorts - much cheaper than in the Alps.
Summer is perfect for hiking and in winter you can go snowboarding & skiing in Gudauri and other amazing ski-resorts - much cheaper than in the Alps.
Georgia is a part of the Geneva and Vienna Conventions, which means you can use the driving license in countries that signed it - most countries in the world. BUT, most probably not in your current country of residence.
PS: If you are an EU resident, you must obtain an EU Driving License to drive there. You can't use the Georgian driving license in the EU as EU resident, BUT some countries might allow you to exchange it to a local one even without the exams. (Ireland, Hungary)
PS: If you are an EU resident, you must obtain an EU Driving License to drive there. You can't use the Georgian driving license in the EU as EU resident, BUT some countries might allow you to exchange it to a local one even without the exams. (Ireland, Hungary)
Who is it for ideally?
- Generally, Georgia follows Geneva and Vienna conventions, meaning it's valid in all countries which also follow these conventions (all the official countries in the world actually). You can check the list here
- For some countries you will need the paperback IDP which you will also get from the traffic police in Georgia after succeeding in the last exam.
- If you plan to exchange it in your own country, please read this page about exchange and validity before contacting us. Always inform yourself of your local authorities before taking the final decision.
So who is this license useful for?
- Perpetual travelers/Digital Nomads = people without any residence who don't stay in one country for more than 185 days; They de-registered themselves from the EU or their country. In this case they can use Georgian DL everywhere in the world, including the EU.
- Travelers: Many EU residents need a DL for their trips to the USA, Asia, Latin America, Africa or Australia etc. For that it's perfect.
- People moving to a new country: Get your DL fast in Georgia and swap it in the new country or use it there for 6 months at least (check exchange regulations in advance)
- People living in a country which will allow them to exchange it without exams or without mandatory lessons (Ireland, Hungary etc.)
- Lost their driving license: Lost it in your country or during a trip? At least you'll be able to drive outside.
- Back-up: Many people just want to have a back-up license. Just in case they lose theirs.
- Collection/Flag Theory: Some people collect passports and driving licenses. The more the merrier.
- Urgency: You need it for a trip abroad super urgently.
- It takes too long in your country or you keep failing
- You need special categories (A, C, D, CE) for international travel only
Who is this license NOT for?
- EU residents (more than 6 months) who want to use it all around the EU only (Except if your country offers exam-free or simplified exchange, like Ireland, Hungary, Romania, Spain, Greece etc.) If you are only moving to the EU it might be a good solution!
- People who want to use it in their own country in general, unless it has a special agreement with Georgia for exam-less exchange. Ask your local authorities.
- People who just want to buy a license online without any exams and learning! Most providers offering online driving licenses are scammers and will cause you legal trouble. We strongly advise not to use them for your own sake
- In case Your Budget is very limited. Such a trip can bring unpredictable costs (retaking exams, staying longer).
- If you are just looking for a very cheap license. If you do everything by yourself minimum price is around 200€, you can try doing it yourself. But if you use our service it's more, because we invest a lot of time to create a system & strategy for you to succeed faster and to not have to worry about anything: just visit classes, appointments, and exams with our agents. We have a team working on your success every day.
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Important Disclaimers!
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We can't guarantee that you'll get the license!Georgia is a democratic country with strict anti-corruption laws. The whole process is fully legal and there are no loopholes for anyone.
While the motorbike license is easier to get (theory + training ground), the car license is more complicated (theory + training ground +city) , and even good drivers need 2+ tries sometimes for the city part.
We will do our best to prepare you well, but we can't give you a 100% guarantee you'll get it. I needed 2 tries and 12 days myself.
Please understand, that payment for the service has to be done regardless of your final exam results, as our service is provided regardless. We support you until you succeed of course. -
Plan in at least 2,5 weeksOur fastest students who already knew how to drive managed the whole car license process in 3-4 days. Motorbike in 2-3 days. But we recommend to be a bit more flexible.
You are allowed to take the theory and the city exam (car) only once in 7 days.
It means, if you fail the first one, you can only have the second one in 7 days.
I'd recommend planning in at least 2,5 weeks, but if you can come for 3+ weeks, chances of getting the car license in the end strongly increase.
Georgia is a beautiful and safe country, which you can explore meanwhile.
You'll also find stable internet even in small villages. You can comfortably work from here. -
You need to invest time in trainingFor the car license, you need to train with local instructors in Georgia. Don't underestimate the specifics of local traffic and the requirements of the examinators.
I needed around 10 hours of city practice with local instructors to prepare for the city exam, while already knowing how to drive from Germany, plus several hours of maneuver practice.
Please, be humble and invest the necessary time. -
Validity in your home/residence countryGeorgian driving license is valid in all Geneva and Vienna Convention countries (almost every country in the world). BUT it is most probably not valid in your home/residence country. Always inform yourself first, before booking our service, about potential limitations by your country of residence.
Read this page about exchange and validity before contacting us please.
My example from Germany:
If you are an expat moving to Germany and living there for more than 6 months, you need to replace your driving license with a local one after these 6 months.
Why did I still get my license in Georgia?
I had a 6-month trip planned in North/South America and wanted to have a license for it.
In Germany, it took too long (6+ months) as there were no test appointments available, so I solved it with a 2,5 weeks trip to Georgia.
I still got a German driving license though, to drive in Germany/EU.
Potentially, you will spend less money to replace your Georgian license, than learning from 0, especially in Central/Western Europe. -
Plan your budget wellEvery weekly trial for the city exam means a 80€ fee.
Plan your budget for the trip carefully. Ideally, get a flexible (or no) return ticket, 300$ for 3 tries (car license) and 200$ for local practice.
You can book an airbnb or a hotel room for around 10-20$/night.
Check more info on Georgia and how to plan your trip better here.
What will you get support in?
- We know the whole process and will support you in getting your license as smooth as possible. We have already helped to get over 50 licenses for car and motorbike to clients from over 20 different countries. We offer extensive guides for Theory and practical exams preparation.
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Our local agents and translators will accompany you to every exam related appointment and translate for you from English to Russian or Georgian.
We will book your exams, arrange you english speaking instructors and translators where needed, and make sure you can focus on learning and preparing for the exams only. -
We will provide you with the best combination of price & quality of service we know on the market. If you would be doing it all yourself, you would waste more, than if you would pay with our service.
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Where is it Valid and can I exchange it?
How can I get an international driving license urgently?
Whatever your reasons are - in Georgia (the country) you don't need to be a resident and there's no mandatory amount of classes to visit before you go to the exam, which makes the process super fast. We will help you to book an appointment for the exam so that you get it when you need it.
You still need to prepare for theoretical and practical exams for a car/motorbike though, so plan this time in. You need to be able to drive well to succeed.
You still need to prepare for theoretical and practical exams for a car/motorbike though, so plan this time in. You need to be able to drive well to succeed.
How long is the Georgian driving license valid?
It's valid for 15 years (the card) in most countries of the world. Your IDP (international driving permit - the paper book) is valid for 3 years, but you can re-apply for it online, without going to Georgia. You'll get a digital one valid in the USA/Canada and some other countries.
How fast can I get Georgian driving license?
It took me 4 days to prepare for the motorbike exam and 1 day to get my license.
For the car, you'll most likely need 2-3 weeks. I failed my first city exam and had to retake it 1 week later.
We provide you with English-speaking instructors in Tbilisi and make sure you get it as fast as possible. But not everything is in our control and a lot depends on your preparation.
It takes them 1 hour to print your driving license and your IDP (International Driving Permit) on the day of the last successful exam.
For the car, you'll most likely need 2-3 weeks. I failed my first city exam and had to retake it 1 week later.
We provide you with English-speaking instructors in Tbilisi and make sure you get it as fast as possible. But not everything is in our control and a lot depends on your preparation.
It takes them 1 hour to print your driving license and your IDP (International Driving Permit) on the day of the last successful exam.
What's the best driving license for Digital Nomads without residency?
A Georgian driving license is a great fit for digital nomads, as the process doesn't require any residency from you and Georgia is a very digitalized and foreigner-friendly (aka mostly no visa required) country.
It will take you 1-2 weeks to get your driving license which you can then use everywhere around the world.
It's also valid for 15 years! (your IDP - only 3 years!)
It will take you 1-2 weeks to get your driving license which you can then use everywhere around the world.
It's also valid for 15 years! (your IDP - only 3 years!)
Where can I get an international driving license cheap and fast?
Georgia is a great place for it!
With driving classes costing you 15-25$ it's much cheaper than in Germany to learn how to drive. Fees for the exams are relatively low too.
It will take you 1-2 weeks to get your driving license which you can then use everywhere around the world (limited by your residencies)
The ID card and the IDP will be done on the same day.
With driving classes costing you 15-25$ it's much cheaper than in Germany to learn how to drive. Fees for the exams are relatively low too.
It will take you 1-2 weeks to get your driving license which you can then use everywhere around the world (limited by your residencies)
The ID card and the IDP will be done on the same day.
Can I just pay for a Georgian driving license without taking exams?
No. You have to prepare and take exams in Georgia.
Can I get a Georgian driving license if I lost my driving license in my own country?
Yes. You can't use it in the country you've lost your license in, as you are banned from driving there, but you could use it in other countries. PS: If you've lost it in the EU, you are banned from driving in the EU then most probably. Our service is not a way around your EU driving ban.
Is it valid in the USA?
If you are not a US resident and you were not banned from driving there previously, you can generally use a Georgian driving license there. Inform yourself in advance. Make sure to carry the IDP (International Driving Permit) with you.
Can I exchange my Georgian driving license for my local one?
It depends on your country's regulations.
Rule of thumb:
Did you live there for less than 6 months? There's a chance you can swap it.
Did you live there for more than 6 months? You can swap it only if your country has special agreements with Georgia or has easy exchange process.
In any case, ask your local driving school and they'll know best. Many countries in the EU will accept to swap Georgian driving license without any exams even for their residents (e.g. Ireland, Hungary, and some more)
You might need to take extra exams in some countries. Check out this page for more info.
Rule of thumb:
Did you live there for less than 6 months? There's a chance you can swap it.
Did you live there for more than 6 months? You can swap it only if your country has special agreements with Georgia or has easy exchange process.
In any case, ask your local driving school and they'll know best. Many countries in the EU will accept to swap Georgian driving license without any exams even for their residents (e.g. Ireland, Hungary, and some more)
You might need to take extra exams in some countries. Check out this page for more info.
Is a Georgian driving license legit?
Yes! It's legit and recognized by all countries around the world, which signed conventions on road traffic (Geneva and Vienna) - find the full list here. Inform yourself before going to a new country what local regulations are. You might need a translation.
Can I get a Georgian driving license without coming to Georgia?
I get this question a lot and NO, there's no way. You have to take exams offline in Georgia, so for this one there's no way around coming to Georgia.
If you'll ever get an offer for a driving license that doesn't require you to take any exams it's most probably a scam scheme. Don't fall for this.
There are pretty cheap tickets from the EU countries. Check Tiflis (Tbilisi) and Kutaisi airports. Kutaisi is not that far from Tbilisi.
You'll have an amazing time and enjoy Georgian hospitality and rich culture!
If you'll ever get an offer for a driving license that doesn't require you to take any exams it's most probably a scam scheme. Don't fall for this.
There are pretty cheap tickets from the EU countries. Check Tiflis (Tbilisi) and Kutaisi airports. Kutaisi is not that far from Tbilisi.
You'll have an amazing time and enjoy Georgian hospitality and rich culture!
Is it valid in the European Union? (EU)
For touristic reasons, yes! Unless you are a resident in the EU for more than 6 months! In this case, you can't use it in the EU country you live in and other EU countries without exchanging it first.
If you are resident in a country that exchanges it without exams (e.g. Ireland, Hungary and some more).
If you are only moving to the EU and get this license beforehand, you can also swap it without exams in Spain, Greece, and some more countries.
In Germany you wouldnt need to take mandatort classes and could directly take exams, which saves you a ton of money too.
If you are not resident in the EU - you can use your Georgian driving license there, and in all other countries which signed the Vienna and Geneva conventions for touristic reasons.
Always inform yourself in advance about the specific country's regulations and rules if you plan to drive there.
If you are resident in a country that exchanges it without exams (e.g. Ireland, Hungary and some more).
If you are only moving to the EU and get this license beforehand, you can also swap it without exams in Spain, Greece, and some more countries.
In Germany you wouldnt need to take mandatort classes and could directly take exams, which saves you a ton of money too.
If you are not resident in the EU - you can use your Georgian driving license there, and in all other countries which signed the Vienna and Geneva conventions for touristic reasons.
Always inform yourself in advance about the specific country's regulations and rules if you plan to drive there.
What is an IDP (International Driving Permit) and where do I need it?
Some countries require the IDP along with your plastic card driving license (national DL). It's like a translation of your driving license. You can check the full list here. We will help you get it on the day of your exam in Georgia.
Ideally always carry your IDP along with the plastic license, just in case. Some car-hiring companies will require your IDP to give you a car.
Ideally always carry your IDP along with the plastic license, just in case. Some car-hiring companies will require your IDP to give you a car.
How many classes do I need to take to get the driving license in Georgia?
My recommendation for less experienced drivers is at least:
8*20$ hours of practice for Motbrike (160$)
Car:
Training ground: 6-8 hours *15$ (110€)
City Training: 10*45 min (ca. 200€)
If you are more experienced, you will need less classes.
You can take as many classes as you feel like you need to pass the exam.
8*20$ hours of practice for Motbrike (160$)
Car:
Training ground: 6-8 hours *15$ (110€)
City Training: 10*45 min (ca. 200€)
If you are more experienced, you will need less classes.
You can take as many classes as you feel like you need to pass the exam.
What type of support do you offer?
We offer full support in your process, so that you can be sure that you get your driving license without unnecessary mistakes:
Theoretical preparation support
Documentation preparation
Registration for all exam-related appointments: theoretical exam, practical exam, driving lessons with an English speaking instructor or with a translator + instructor
Assistance and Translation with the authorities, problem-solving
Optional: Recommendations and local support
Theoretical preparation support
Documentation preparation
Registration for all exam-related appointments: theoretical exam, practical exam, driving lessons with an English speaking instructor or with a translator + instructor
Assistance and Translation with the authorities, problem-solving
Optional: Recommendations and local support
Do you guarantee that I get the driving license in the end?
We guarantee that you'll get an appointment for the exam and the necessary amount of classes.
If you follow our recommendations, you are very likely to succeed in the exam.
If you fail the theoretical or practical exam, we can't impact the result, but we will help you get a new appointment. You are allowed to retake much faster than in other countries - just in 1 week.
The Motorbike license process is much easier and shorter.
For the car, it's more complicated, and exam appointments are harder to get. But we do our best to make sure you get a chance to take the exam. Many people fail in the first try in the city exam (including me).
That's why we suggest planning more time for the car license. (2-3 weeks at least)
If you follow our recommendations, you are very likely to succeed in the exam.
If you fail the theoretical or practical exam, we can't impact the result, but we will help you get a new appointment. You are allowed to retake much faster than in other countries - just in 1 week.
The Motorbike license process is much easier and shorter.
For the car, it's more complicated, and exam appointments are harder to get. But we do our best to make sure you get a chance to take the exam. Many people fail in the first try in the city exam (including me).
That's why we suggest planning more time for the car license. (2-3 weeks at least)
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We recommend checking skyscanner.com or booking.com results for "your city" to Kutaisi or Tbilisi airports.
Kutaisi often has cheap wizzair connection to Berlin and other European cities, even 1-2 weeks in advance. Ryanair can be used for inter-European flights to the city that has the cheapest flight to Georgia.
I recommend not taking the return ticket or taking a flexible one, in case you are flexible, just in case you have to retake theory or city exams.
We recommend checking skyscanner.com or booking.com results for "your city" to Kutaisi or Tbilisi airports.
Kutaisi often has cheap wizzair connection to Berlin and other European cities, even 1-2 weeks in advance. Ryanair can be used for inter-European flights to the city that has the cheapest flight to Georgia.
I recommend not taking the return ticket or taking a flexible one, in case you are flexible, just in case you have to retake theory or city exams.
Is Georgia an expensive country?
Do people speak English in Georgia?
Georgians speak Georgian and, older generations mostly, russian.
Younger generations will most probably speak English too. We suggest you to get this e-sim and use google translate - https://ref.airalo.com/Zw6M
Use code MIKALA8808 when you sign up or apply it at checkout for a discount!
When you are in Georgian you can buy a local sim card too. We recommend Magti with an internet only package. Just 15$ for the whole month.
Younger generations will most probably speak English too. We suggest you to get this e-sim and use google translate - https://ref.airalo.com/Zw6M
Use code MIKALA8808 when you sign up or apply it at checkout for a discount!
When you are in Georgian you can buy a local sim card too. We recommend Magti with an internet only package. Just 15$ for the whole month.
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Closing Disclaimer:
Every country has different regulations so it's impossible for us to keep up with all changes and all the updates, thus information provided here doesn't have a legally binding character.
Please inform yourself from your country of residence about any regulations that might hinder you from using/exchanging the Georgian driving license in that country or abroad.
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