Driving in the UK is in many ways very similar to driving in other European or Western countries. The rules and roads don’t differ too greatly, however, there is one key difference for many expats to get used to. Driving in the UK is on the left side of the road.

Anyone aged 17 or above who has passed their driving test can legally drive in the UK. Citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, plus nationals from some other countries that have driving agreements with the UK, can use their foreign licenses in the UK. However, the situation may change depending on agreements reached between the UK and the EU after Brexit.

Citizens from other countries can only use their foreign license for a limited period. After this, they will need to obtain a UK driving license. You can check to see if you can drive in the UK using your foreign license on the UK government website - www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence