If I live in Northern Ireland can I apply for a republic of Ireland driving licence?

Question

If I live in Northern Ireland can I apply for a republic of Ireland driving licence?

Answer 1

Hi,phone them up & ask.Good Luck

Answer 2

Only if you are a resident of the Rep. of Ireland........

An applicant for a driving licence for the Republic of Ireland must  normally be a resident.  In this connection, you shall be regarded as having your normal residence in the Republic of Ireland ONLY and if, because of personal and occupational ties, you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year. However, if you have personal ties in Ireland and occupational ties in another country which require absences from this country you may still be regarded as being normally resident in Ireland provided that you return here regularly. NOTE: working abroad on a specific task for a definite duration or attending a foreign University or College, shall not imply that you have transferred your normal residence to another country.

You can only apply in the Republic of Ireland (you cannot apply in Northern Ireland); all applications should be addressed to the Motor Taxation Office one's local County Council or City Council.

Contact:

The Department of Transport

Tel: + 353 1 670 7444

or 1890 443 311

Email: [e-mail]

Answer 3

Just call into one of the drive test centres, get a form and fill it in with you NI license.     You need a RoI address however.