Expat Driving · Amsterdam en omgeving
Guidance in Dutch & EnglishDo you have a foreign driving licence or do you want to learn here? We first map out your situation: exchange, temporary use, a refresher or a Dutch driving course.
Your situation first, then your route
A foreign driving licence does not offer the same options to everyone. The issuing country, validity, your Dutch registration date and any Expat Scheme eligibility determine which official route may apply.
Start the Expat Driving CheckExchange may be possible depending on the issuing country and your personal situation. A valid Dutch Expat Scheme decision may provide additional options under specific conditions.
The permitted period depends on factors including EU/EEA status, issuing country, validity and your residence date.
If your licence cannot be exchanged, you may need to take the Dutch theory and practical tests.
Expat Driving Check
Tell us briefly about your licence, registration and driving experience. We can then explain which practical next step is likely to fit your situation.
ENGLISH REFRESHER LESSON
Do you already hold a valid licence but want to become familiar with Dutch traffic? During an individual English refresher lesson, we practise the situations that are new or challenging for you.
For licensed drivers. Your instructor agrees the route and focus areas with you in advance.
English driving lessons
Unable to exchange your foreign licence? We guide you in English from the first driving assessment to focused preparation for the Dutch practical test.
We start with your driving experience and then define a suitable manual or automatic lesson plan.
Clear explanations of Dutch traffic rules, observation skills and practical-test requirements.
You regularly review your development and move towards the test when you are demonstrably ready.
Expat services
Choose only the support you need: from an initial route check to practical driving guidance. Every service shows its fixed price, included components and key conditions.
A practical first check of your possible driving-licence route.
Personal guidance while you prepare your own official application.
Practical driving assessment with personal lesson advice.
A personal English-language lesson to become familiar with Dutch traffic safely and with greater confidence.
For licensed drivers who want guided practice in Dutch traffic.
All amounts are consumer prices including 21% VAT. Only items explicitly listed with a package are included.
Packages for Dutch traffic
Choose based on your goal and preferred practice time. Every package clearly shows what is included before you book.
For drivers who want focused practice in key Dutch traffic situations.
For drivers who want focused practice in key Dutch traffic situations.
Single package paymentYou see every component before payment.
For drivers who want structured practice across several traffic situations.
For drivers who want structured practice across several traffic situations.
Single package paymentYou see every component before payment.
For drivers combining licence-exchange guidance with practical experience.
When registering by 31 October 2026. The announced price from 1 November 2026 is €399.
For drivers combining licence-exchange guidance with practical experience.
Pay in full or in up to 3 instalmentsYou see every component before payment.
MAHES sinds 1981 guides and reviews your steps. RDW, CBR and the municipality decide independently on your application. Approval or exchange cannot be guaranteed.
Corporate Mobility
Does your employer support your mobility or professional development? MAHES sinds 1981 provides a clear quotation, itemised invoice and suitable training overview.
Direct and transparent for employer and employee.
English assessment with a suitable route for driving skills, category B or taxi training.
Progress is shared only with the participant's consent.
International professionals
Do you want to work as a taxi driver in the Netherlands? MAHES sinds 1981 provides a clear route for theory, practical training and preparation for the official taxi exams.
The certificate of conduct, medical examination, driver card and other external items are included only when explicitly stated in the selected package.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about licence exchange, validity, English driving lessons and employer-funded support.
No. RDW and the municipality assess your application. We only help identify a practical next step.
View the official RDW informationRDW states this is generally up to 185 days after becoming resident in the Netherlands. Always verify exceptions and your personal situation with RDW.
View the official RDW informationYes. Category B lessons and practical guidance are available in Dutch or English. Official tests may have their own language requirements.
We can provide a quotation and specified invoice. The employer and its payroll or tax adviser must determine the tax treatment in advance.
Choose how you want to get in touch. We first determine which guidance may fit.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Rules may change and can differ by personal situation. Always use the current information from the competent authority.
Sources checked on 12 August 2026