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When theoretical and/or practical tests are required:  Application form for new license  Passport  One passport sized photo  Translation of the original driver’s license  Vision test  Original and copy of national driver’s license (international driver’s license is not sufficient)  Certified participation of first aid course  Registration at a driving school  Confirmation of registration at place of residence (not requested in Frankfurt and Wiesbaden)  After application for the German license: driving lessons, theoretical and/or practical tests in the driving school Estimated Costs  Translation of original driver’s license at the ADAC fee: €26 to €50 (depending on the language)  Application for new license fee: around €50  Confirmation of registration at place of residence by registration office  Fee: €8 (unless place of residence is Frankfurt or Wiesbaden)  Vision test: around €20 (at any optician)  First Aid Course at the Red Cross ( Arbeiter Samariter Bund ) fee: around €15 (in German), around €30 (in English) at a driving school  Registration at driving school fee: €150 (transfer of license without lessons) to €350 (including theoretical lessons)  Driving lessons (45 min) fee: €30 (in German), €40 (foreign language); Total number of lessons to be taken depends on driver’s ability; generally, four to six lessons are required  Fee: €45 (in German), €55 (foreign language) for motorway, overland or night lessons  Theoretical test fee: around €60 for the test plus €140 for foreign language study material in English, French, and other major languages. Prices for other languages upon request  Practical test fee: around €120 (in German), €140 (foreign language)

The total costs for obtaining a German driver’s license amount to a minimum of €700 if you have to pass both theoretical and practical tests. The costs can be higher, depending on the location and individual situation.

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