rebecca A licence that you will need to drive legally in the UK will be an ‘England & Wales Licence.’ If you are only visiting the UK on a short trip, you can use your valid driving licence from your country of residence. In this case, it doesn’t matter what is on your licence. However, if you will be staying longer than one year in the UK, it is a good idea to buy a provisional UK licence before you leave your home country. You can apply for a provisional licence online, which can be done at the DVLA website.
If you have had a driving lesson before arriving in the UK and are applying for a new provisional licence, make sure you have a note from your instructor Automatic driving lessons in Oxford indicating that you have passed the theory and practical tests. Otherwise, your licence might be refused. You should also ensure that your provisional licence is valid for 12 months after your application. If your provisional licence is for 12 months, you will then be able to apply for a full England & Wales licence at a Post Office counter, filling in the necessary forms and paying for them.
The cost of your provisional licence depends on your current driving licence and whether or not you want to take lessons. The price of a provisional licence is £60 for a period of three months and £130 for 12 months.
