The credit-card-sized driving licence

Since 16 September 2013, all member states of the European Community have had a credit-card-sized driving licence, more specifically in "id1" format.

 

This licence is: 

  • Laminated
  • 8.5cm * 5.4cm in size
  • Has a photo of the holder

Since 15 July 2015, this driving licence no longer includes a microchip.

View the order of 3 June 2015

This licence includes information on: 

  • the holder of the driving licence (photo, marital status, driving rights, any restrictions such as wearing glasses, etc.) 
  • signature 
  • the validity date of the licence. 
  • the title (authority and date of issue, etc.) 

Being able to read the MRZ strip at the bottom of your driving licence is necessary to access this information.

A Category A or B driving licence is valid for 15 years. Renewal is an administrative process, with no medical or driving test required. It allows you to update your postal address and photo.

 

However, if you have a Category C or D licence, your licence is valid for 5 years. You will be required to undergo a medical fitness examination when renewing your licence.

The credit-card-sized driving licence


Since 16 September 2013, all member states of the European Community have had a credit-card-sized driving licence, more specifically in "id1" format.

 

This licence is: 

  • Laminated
  • 8.5cm * 5.4cm in size
  • Has a photo of the holder

Since 15 July 2015, this driving licence no longer includes a microchip.

View the order of 3 June 2015

This licence includes information on: 

  • the holder of the driving licence (photo, marital status, driving rights, any restrictions such as wearing glasses, etc.) 
  • signature 
  • the validity date of the licence. 
  • the title (authority and date of issue, etc.) 

Being able to read the MRZ strip at the bottom of your driving licence is necessary to access this information.

A Category A or B driving licence is valid for 15 years. Renewal is an administrative process, with no medical or driving test required. It allows you to update your postal address and photo.

 

However, if you have a Category C or D licence, your licence is valid for 5 years. You will be required to undergo a medical fitness examination when renewing your licence.