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Your foreign driving licence may only be valid temporarily in Denmark. Some residents must exchange their licence, carry an International Driving Permit, or pass local tests after a deadline.
Legal guidance for immigrants in Denmark.
Your foreign driving licence may only be valid temporarily in Denmark. Some residents must exchange their licence, carry an International Driving Permit, or pass local tests after a deadline.
Driving without valid local permission or insurance in Denmark can lead to fines, vehicle seizure, insurance denial after accidents, or criminal consequences in serious cases.
Relevant for: drivers, families, workers, students
Authority: New to Denmark / Udlændingestyrelsen
Enforcement can vary by city, status, evidence, and case facts. Verify current procedures through official sources or regulated legal support.
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Last verified 2026-05-07.
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