KJ200607: Switching your foreign license into a Japanese license
The test includes a subject test(available
in English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Farsi)and a technical
skills test. However, depending on the nationality of your original license,
these tests may be waived and you may only have to complete an aptitude exam.
*Documents Necessary to Switch Your
License*
1.Foreign Driver’s License(license must
still be valid)
2.Translation of Your Foreign Driver’s License
(issued by the
JAF
Takamatsu-shi Matsunawa-cho 591
TEL:087-867-8411
3.Proof that you spent at least three months in the country that issued your license after the license was issued.
You are responsible for preparing this
document, which may be a certificate of completion of a school course, a tax
form, a phone bill, a paid-rent receipt, etc.
Translation is not needed.
4.Passport
5.Alien Registration Card
6.One passport photo(3×2.4cm)taken within
the past 6 months.
7.Handling Fee(application fee and delivery
fee)
*This process differs slightly per region.
For details regarding the necessary documents, application handling fee, etc,
please contact your nearest driving center directly.
Driver’s License Center TEL:087-833-0110
Eastern Region Driver’s License Center
TEL:0879-25-0110
769-2601
Driver’s License Shozu Office
TEL:0879-82-0110
761-4121 Shozu-gun Tonosho-cho Fuchizaki-ko 2189-2
