Basel-Stadt

How to get a Swiss Driving licence:

After than a year after living in Switzerland, your foreign driving licence is invalid in Switzerland.

You`re not allowed to drive in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Within 5 Years you can still apply for exchange your foreign License. You`ll get a temporary License valid for 3 month`s.

How to enrol for a test drive:

Kanton Basel-Stadt

1. Download the Applicationform.  Antrag Ausweis. Complete the form.       English Translation 

2. You should carry: colored picture, your driving licence, foreign permit,
    your glasses or contact lenses (if applicable). CHF 140.00 cash or creditcard. 

3. Go to the Motorfahrzeugkontrolle Basel-Stadt, Clarastrasse 38, 3rd floor.  

4. After 2-3 weeks you will receive a provisional driving licence (Lenkerbewilligung) and a registration paper.
    Please register only in agreement with me to the test.
    
5.  Practical Test. Swiss Driving License will be valid a Lifetime.

    You have one attempt. If you fail, your foreign license is no longer valid in Switzerland.
    On top of that, they charge you with Sfr. 300.- administrative expenses.