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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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