Foreign driver's licenses can be changed to Japanese driver's licenses. To undergo screening and tests for the conversion, you need to make an appointment in advance. The screening and tests cannot proceed if you do not have an appointment. Please check the website for appointments in advance and make your appointment as early as possible as you may not be able to make an appointment on your preferred date.

 

<Conditions for screening>

To change a foreign driver's license to a Japanese driver's license, you need to meet all of the following conditions.

• You stayed in the country issuing the foreign driver's license for a total of three months or more after obtaining the license.
• The foreign driver's license is valid in the issuing country.
• You are a registered resident of Aichi Prefecture.

 

<Required documents>

See here for details. → (PDF)

 

<Online appointment website>

Aichi Electric Application System (Aichi Police)