גEliad GrupperTraffic and driver licensing law firm
Foreign to Israeli licence · Licensing Office assistance

Convert your foreign driving licence
to an Israeli licence.

New immigrants, returning residents, temporary residents and other foreign licence holders: we check the conversion route and required documents for your circumstances and guide you through the process.

Over a decade of experience with the Licensing Office · Complex cases · Personal assistance
Services

Your path to an Israeli driving licence

The Ministry of Transport provides a dedicated foreign licence conversion service. The right route starts with the details of your licence and status.

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Eligibility and route

We review your status in Israel, entry date, issuing country, licence category, validity and driving history to identify the relevant conversion route.

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Documents and appointment

We check which documents apply to your status and guide you in arranging the appropriate Licensing Office appointment. An eyesight test or driving test may be required in some cases.

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Complex cases and personal support

With over a decade of experience dealing with the Licensing Office, we provide personal support where circumstances require individual review, including follow-up on decisions and available challenges.

Our clients

Staffing companies, construction companies and businesses in the agricultural sector turn to our office for assistance with their employees’ driving licence conversions.

Getting started

Start with a few details

Send your status in Israel and your foreign licence details. We can then identify what information and documents you need.

1

Send a photo of your foreign licence, issuing country and date of entry to Israel.

2

We check your status, driving history and licence category against the applicable route.

3

We agree on the next steps and documents for the Licensing Office.

Information source: Ministry of Transport's foreign licence conversion service. The official service requirements at the time of application govern.

FAQs

A few answers before you contact us

Who is the conversion service for?

The service is for holders of a foreign driving licence seeking an Israeli licence. The Ministry of Transport's appointment system offers routes by immigration or residence status. Eligibility depends on your particular status and licence.

What should I prepare for an initial review?

Prepare images of both sides of your foreign licence, identification, your status in Israel and date of entry. Additional documents may be needed for your route.

Will I need a driving test?

This depends on your licence and status. We will check the requirements for your case; a test exemption should not be assumed.

Contact

Let's check your conversion route

Tell us the issuing country, licence category, date you entered Israel and your status here. You can share a photo of the licence during the conversation.

Office: 37A Harav Nissenbaum St, Bat Yam. An inquiry does not establish an attorney–client relationship until engagement is agreed.

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