FAQS

  • Does Austria require an international driving permit for driving?

    • You require an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Austria if you hold a non-EU license. In nations where a U.S. driver’s license is not accepted, the IDP serves as a translation of your original license and a separate one. You can send it in or apply online for an IDP.

  • What happens when you pass the Austrian driving test?

    • If the test is successful, a temporary license for driving is issued (valid only on the territory of Austria). A complete driver’s license arrives in the mail in a few weeks or earlier. Nonetheless, the Austrian driver’s license has a 15-year maximum validity period.

  • How long is an Austrian driver’s license suitable for?

    • Nonetheless, the Austrian driver’s license has a 15-year maximum validity period. This time is sufficient to update the photograph and increase the document’s counterfeit resistance. Next, what? In Austria, obtaining a driver’s license marks the conclusion of only the first phase of driving education.

  • How can I obtain a driver’s license in Austria?

    • When settling in Austria (Hauptwohnsitz), U.S. citizens must apply at the Verkehrsamt and present a valid driver’s license from any state in the U.S. to receive an Austrian permit based on their U.S. license (Umschreibung). They must submit to a medical examination and provide other required information.

  • How often should my Austrian driver’s license be renewed?

    • A driving license in Austria is suitable for 15 years. You won’t have to renew it as regularly as before. Usually, you will receive notice three months before the expiration of your license.

  • What is the cost of registering a car in Austria?

    • You can then take them to the neighbourhood political municipality to register your vehicle. EUR 188 (about USD 199) is the price.

  • What permits are required in Austria to ride a motorcycle?

    • Motorcycles under 125cc can be ridden with a B license, but all others need an A license. Also, there are licensing classes C through F for permits for tractors, buses, and trucks. Moreover, a special driving permit is required in Austria for taxis. A government website about Austrian driver’s licenses is called Driving License, Osterreich.

  • How long does it take to obtain a driving license in Austria?

    • But obtaining your Austrian driver’s license is the first step toward becoming qualified. You must finish a course at your driving school to develop your skills within four months of receiving your license. After that, you must complete a second course within a year.

  • What is the minimum age in Austria to drive?

    • If a person has had a driver’s license for at least seven years and is in the teenager’s immediate family, they can begin driving in Austria at 17 with the L17.

  • IDPs are valid in Austria, right?

    • IDPs are usable in more than 150 nations, so you can use one in Austria and other nations you intend to visit as long as it has stayed active.