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How to get a driving licence in Greece

Getting a car licence from scratch, country by country.

Car licence, category B

Getting your licence in Greece

Theory questions, in 35 minutes30
Mistake allowed in the theory test1
Theory test fee, per booking€15
Driving test fee, per booking€15
Licence fee€105
Medical checks: general and eye2

Official fees total €135 (€149.67 in the Cyclades). Driving school fees come on top.

Before you start driving

2
Learner permitIssued for your driving lessons, through the driving school.
Medical checkYes. A general doctor and an eye doctor, contracted with the transport office.

Required lessons

1
Driving school (compulsory)Theory and driving lessons at a licensed driving school.

Good to know

8
Minimum age18 to drive alone. Accompanied driving from 17.
Licence validity15 years.
Exam languagesGreek, also with audio or in Greek Sign Language. The theory test is offered in some other languages too: ask the driving school.
If you failBook a new test through your driving school.
Automatic or manualPassing in an automatic limits your licence to automatic cars.
New driversDrivers aged 17 may drive only with an approved companion until they turn 18.
Already have a licence from abroad?EU licences stay valid. Licences from the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Switzerland and the UK are converted without tests. See the Abroad tab.
Also worth knowing
  • Doctors must be contracted with your local transport office: ask the driving school for the list.

Step by step

  1. Driving schoolEnrol, then get the 2 medical certificates.
  2. Theory testAt the regional transport office.
  3. Driving lessonsWith the school's instructor.
  4. Driving testWith an examiner from the transport office.
  5. LicenceIssued by your regional transport office.

Tips From driving schools and examiners

  • 5 mistakes end the practical test straight away: ignoring a red light, sign, road marking or traffic officer; driving into oncoming traffic; mounting a pavement or traffic island; causing a collision; and not giving way.
  • Fasten your seatbelt before you move off: forgetting it is an instant fail.

Based on: GoCar: How many mistakes are allowed in the driving test (February 2025, Greek) ↗

Official links

gov.gr: Driving licences (Greek) ↗Mitos: Converting a US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, South African or Korean licence ↗Last checked 20 Oct 2026
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