Driving licenses issued by countries belonging to the European Union or the European Economic Area are equivalent to Italian driving licenses. 

However, it is advisable to request the conversion or recognition of validity for EU licenses as well, to expedite procedures related to renewal or replacements in case of loss, theft, etc. 

The procedure is intended for drivers holding a driving license issued by an EU country or the European Economic Area who register residence in Milano. 

Those who have an EU driving license with an expiration date set by EU regulations (Article 7 paragraphs 2 and 3 of Directive 2006/126/EC) can drive legally until the expiration date. 

Once the validity period ends, it is necessary to convert the foreign license at an Office of the Civil Motorization. After conversion, the foreign document is withdrawn and returned to the issuing country. 

Conversion can also be requested before the expiration date. In this case, the driver will receive an Italian license with the same expiration date as the foreign one, or if they provide a medical certificate for renewal, an Italian license with a new validity period according to the expiration dates in Italy. 

The request must be made at an Office of the Civil Motorization. 

Documents: 

• Model TT2112 available at the desk of the Civil Motorization 
• Receipt of payment for a PagoPA bulletin for tariff N003-DIRITTI €10.20 | BOLLI €32 - Conversion of foreign driving licenses from eu countries. 
• If the license is expiring, expired, or has no expiration or has validity exceeding that provided by EU regulations:  

• Photocopy of the receipt of the psychophysical fitness visit issued by an authorized physician, dated no earlier than 3 months if the visit is conducted by a single doctor, no earlier than 6 months if conducted by a local medical commission: documentation and payments for the medical visit. 

• If there is NO requirement to undergo the psychophysical fitness visit: 

• 2 identical passport-sized photographs, one of which is authenticated; 
• Original valid foreign license (for inspection) and complete photocopy front and back; 
• Original and photocopy of ID or Passport; 
• Original and photocopy of tax code. 

For more information about the processes and documentation, please visit this website. 

For holders of a non-EU driving license, it is possible to drive vehicles for which the license allows for up to one year from acquiring residency. After one year, to be able to drive vehicles on Italian territory, it is necessary to convert the license. This is possible if the issuing country has signed reciprocity agreements with Italy (visit the full list at this link). 

Holders of non-convertible licenses, if they wish to reside in Italy for more than one year, have no alternatives: they must retake the driving exams. Non-EU citizens wishing to register a vehicle in Italy must have residency in Italy and possess a residence permit or a receipt for the renewal or initial issuance of the document. 

The theory exam for the license is written, on a computer, and the questions are in the form of true or false quizzes in Italian. You can request translation into French or German, and if you have difficulty reading, you can ask for audio support, meaning you can listen to the questions through headphones.

The request must be made at an Office of the Civil Motorization.   

Documents: 

• Model TT2112 available at the desk of the Civil Motorization  
• Receipt of payment for a PagoPA bulletin for tariff N003-DIRITTI €10.20 | BOLLI €32 - Conversion of foreign driving licenses from eu countries. 
• Original driving license (for inspection) and complete photocopy front and back  
• Photocopy of the receipt of the psychophysical fitness visit issued by an authorized physician, dated no earlier than 3 months if the visit is conducted by a single doctor, no earlier than 6 months if conducted by a local medical commission: documentation and payments for the medical visit 
• ID/Passport 
• Original and photocopy of tax code. 
• 2 identical passport-sized photographs, one of which is authenticated;   

For the conversion of licenses from some states, a sworn translation of the driving document is required. 

For more information about processes and documentation, please visit this website.