Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), the Ministry of Transport of Ireland and the Road Safety Authority of Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the exchange of driving licenses.

The Memorandum of Understanding is in effect from June 25, 2024, meaning the holders of a valid driving license issued by Georgia or Ireland can exchange equivalent driving licenses in the state of their permanent residence without undertaking theoretical or practical exams.

The memorandum defines the categories/subcategories of vehicles driving licenses are issued for, which are the subject of the exchange, namely, the exchange of licenses issued to drive AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE, C1, C, D1, D1E, D, DE, CE and C1E categories/subcategories will be possible without passing theoretical or practical exams.

As per the information available on the official website of the Road Safety Authority of Ireland, Georgia has already been added to the list of recognized states to exchange driving licenses by Ireland. (https://www.rsa.ie/services/licensed-drivers/driving-licence/exchange-foreign-licence).

It should be noted that according to the information posted on the website, the citizens of states recognized by Ireland, including Georgia, who have permanent residence in Ireland (at least 185 days each year) can exchange their driving licenses via online application or in person at a National Driving License Service (NDLS).