Maltese Driver’s License

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One requires a valid driving licence or learner’s permit issued by Transport Malta to be able to drive in Malta. The minimum age to drive in Malta is 18 however other minimum ages requirements are applicable to different licence categories. Read more about the process to obtain a driving licence.

Holders of valid driving licences issued in any other EU Member State can also drive in Malta without the need to obtain any additional permits. They are also able to exchange their driving licence for a Maltese driving licence as long as they have taken up normal residence in Malta for at least 185 days. Read more about exchanging your EU driving licence.

Holders of valid driving licences issued in any other country, can drive up to one year in Malta, after which they are required to obtain a Maltese driving licence. Driving licences issued in Australia or Switzerland, can also be exchanged for a Maltese driving licence. Read more about exchanging your foreign driving licence.

The Maltese driving licence consists of two documents, namely, the photocard driving licence and the counterpart driving licence. The photocard driving licence is a credit card format document which displays the driver’s photograph, personal details such as the address and signature, the driving entitlements and the driving codes. The counterpart driving licence is a yellow document accompanying the photocard driving licence. It contains the same information shown on the driving licence card including personal details and driving entitlements and other relevant information such as the record of penalty points and driving codes

How can I get driving Licence in Malta?

The following is the procedure that needs to be followed to obtain a driving licence.
Identify an Instructor.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit.
Apply and sit for the Theory Test.
Submit Application for Practical Test.
Sit for the driving ability test .