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にほんにいるがいこくじんは、いまのがいこくのうんてんめんきょをうんてんめんきょセンターでへんこうできます。あたらしいにほんのうんてんめんきょをもらうこともできます。あなたのくにのこくさいうんてんきょかしょは、いちねんまでつかえますが、にほんではこうしんできません。めんきょのへんこ...

Foreign resident with a Japanese driving license

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にほんにいるがいこくじんは、いまのがいこくのうんてんめんきょをうんてんめんきょセンターでへんこうできます。あたらしいにほんのうんてんめんきょをもらうこともできます。あなたのくにのこくさいうんてんきょかしょは、いちねんまでつかえますが、にほんではこうしんできません。めんきょのへんこうには、もんだい、ぎじゅつ、めのしけんがひつようです。

がいこくのうんてんめんきょをへんこうするほうほう、あたらしいめんきょをもらうほうほう、こくさいうんてんきょかしょをつかうほうほう、にほんのこうつうきそくをりかいすること。

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1
Determine your path
Decide whether to convert your foreign license (gaimen kirikae) or get a new Japanese license from scratch.
2
Get a JAF translation
For license conversion, obtain a Japanese translation of your foreign license from JAF (Japan Automobile Federation). Costs about 4,000 yen.
3
Visit the license center
Go to your prefectural driver's license center with all required documents (foreign license, JAF translation, passport, residence card, photos).
4
Pass the tests
Complete the eye test, written test (if applicable), and skills test. Countries with reciprocal agreements may be exempt from the skills test.
5
Receive your Japanese license
If you pass all tests, your Japanese license is issued the same day. Your foreign license will be returned after the process.

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Can I use my foreign driver's license in Japan?

Not directly. You need either an International Driving Permit (valid up to 1 year), or convert your foreign license to a Japanese license at a prefectural license center. Some countries have reciprocal agreements that waive the skills test.

How hard is the skills test for license conversion?

The skills test at the license center is known to be strict. Focus on exaggerated safety checks (mirrors, shoulder checks), precise turns, and correct speed. Many applicants fail on the first attempt. Taking a practice lesson at a school specializing in gaimen kirikae can greatly improve your chances.

Can I get the written test in my language?

The written test for license conversion is available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, and sometimes other languages depending on the prefecture. For a new license, the final test at the license center is usually available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Portuguese.

What happens if I drive on an expired IDP?

Driving on an expired International Driving Permit is treated as driving without a license — a serious criminal offense punishable by up to 3 years in prison and a ¥500,000 fine. It can also affect your visa status. Convert to a Japanese license before your IDP expires.

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