Useful Information Driving Licence Information
This information is not relevant to military personnel or the UK civilian component serving in BATUS. This information is intended for dependants only.
If you are visiting, or living in the province of Alberta for a period exceeding 3 months, and intending to drive, it is a legal requirement for you to exchange your current valid driving licence for an Albertan driving licence within the initial three month period. This means that all dependants of BATUS personnel that are intending to drive in Canada will need to do this. If you hold a full British driving licence and have been driving for more than 2 years, then you are able to make this exchange of driving licence at any licensing office in Medicine Hat or at the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) office (members only) in Medicine Hat. When exchanging your licence you should ensure your Albertan driving licence will last for the duration of your posting. You will need to take your existing licence and your passport with visa to the licensing office. Make sure you photocopy the paper section of your UK driving license. Doing so will make its re-issue a lot simpler when you return to the UK. There will be a charge for your Albertan licence which should be in the region of $70 for 2-3 years.
If you do not hold a British driving licence, there may be a reciprocal agreement with the province of Alberta and the country which issued your driving licence. The following countries have a reciprocal agreement: The United States, Germany, Austria, Japan, Korea and Switzerland.
If you have a driving licence issued by any of these countries, then you may also exchange your licence for an Albertan licence by visiting any licensing office in Medicine Hat or the AMA.
If you do not hold a driving licence from a country that has a reciprocal agreement with Alberta, then you will need to undergo a driving test in Canada. The test comprises a written component, a practical driving examination and an eye test. You will need to pay in order to do the test, and then you will also need to pay to obtain your Alberta driving licence.
Please be aware that Northern Ireland does not have a reciprocal agreement with Alberta, therefore dependents holding a Northern Irish Driving License will not be able to simply exchange their license, but will need to do the driving test. If possible you are advised to change your Northern Irish license for a British Driving License before arrival in BATUS.
For more information visit:
http://governmentservices.gov.ab.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=section:drivers: newlicence
In order to have your British driving licence re-issued on return to the UK, you will need to obtain form D1 which is available from the DVLA form ordering service or the Post Office. This form needs to be filled in and returned with your Albertan license, a passport style colour photograph and the fee for issuing a new driving license. It may also be worth sending a photocopy of the paper part of your British license as well.
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