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First step for all new drivers
Apply at NDLS centre
Mandatory driving instruction
30-minute practical exam
Estimate the total cost of getting your full Irish driving licence from scratch.
If you hold a driving licence from another country, you may be able to exchange it for an Irish licence without taking the full driving test.
Licences from EU/EEA countries and certain recognised exchange agreement countries can be directly exchanged.
If your country doesn't have an exchange agreement with Ireland, you'll need to go through the standard Irish licensing process.
Apply through the NDLS (National Driver Licence Service):
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