Municipality of Dronten: exchanging a foreign driving licence for a Dutch driving licence

All information can be found via the Dutch Vehicle Authority (RDW).

You decide whether to continue driving during the application process. For more information, please visit the RDW website.

A non-Dutch driver's license or proof of your driving license abroad.

A valid ID. Do you have a residence permit? Bring it with you;

A passport photo no older than 6 months. The photo must meet the passport photo requirements. School photos do not meet the requirements;

A debit card or cash. The driver's license must be paid for upon application.

In some situations, you must first undergo a medical examination before you can exchange a driver's license.

You will need a health declaration for this. You can obtain this through the CBR (Central Office for Motor Vehicle Driver Testing).
https://www.dronten.nl/direct-regelen/burgerzaken/rijbewijs/rijbewijs-gezondheidsverklaring-medische-keuring

You can schedule an appointment for this 'exchange foreign driving license'.

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.

It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the licences to be exchanged. You will receive a letter from the Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer – RDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority) when you can collect your driving licence. You must collect your driving licence in person. You have 3 months to do this after you have received the letter from the RDW. After that time, the driving licence will be destroyed.