A driver's licence issued in your country can be used in Japan by applying to the Driver's Licence Centre. 

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To apply for Gaimen Kirikae, following two conditions need to be met.

1. Your driver's licence issued by a foreign administrative office must be valid. 

2. You have a proof that You stayed in a country where your current driver's licence was issued for at least 3 months. 

3. Your "Juminhyo" (Certificate of Residence) needs to be in Wakayama. (If you wish to apply in Wakayama). 

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We are here to support you! If you want apply for Gaimen Kirikae, let's practice driving with us !!

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外国で取得した自動車運転免許証をお持ちの方は、運転免許センターで手続きをすることで、日本の運転免許証に切り替えることができ、日本でも自動車を運転できるようになります。

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この申請を行うためには、

1. あなたの自国で発行された運転免許証が現在も有効であること(有効期限を過ぎていないこと)。

2. 現在お持ちの運転免許証が発行された国で、少なくとも3ヶ月以上滞在していたことが証明できること。

3. 和歌山で外免切替を行う場合、和歌山県に住民票があること。

が、必要です。

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An applicant who comes from countries such as China or Vietnam needs to take the following steps before a Japanese driver's licence is issued. 

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1. Counselling (Call or Walk-in) 

2. Submission and checking of application documents.  

3. Aptitude test 

4. Traffic rule knowledge check 

5. Driving skill check (We help you pass this driving test!!)

6. Issuance of the Japanese Driver's Licence 

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These 6 steps are all conducted at 和歌山交通センター. 

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A detailed information is obtained here

中国やベトナムその他の国の出身の方の外国免許切替は、以下のステップで可能となります。

1. 事前相談(電話または交通センターへ直接来場)

2. ​書類審査(書類の提出)

3. 適性検査

4. 知識の確認

5. 技能の確認(このテストに合格するための教習サポートを行います)

6. 免許証交付

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​詳細は、こちらをご覧ください。

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Driving in Japan can be challenging for those from overseas because there are many rules that are applied only in Japan.

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In fact, driving a car without knowing those rules can be quite dangerous.  

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We are here to 

• help you gain the knowledge and skills that are required to obtain when driving vehicles in Japan.  
  (A few of them can be found here (JAF Driving a Motor Vehicle in Japan))

• guide you to pass the "driving skill check" (through a lot of actual practice!!)

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This is How we actually help you.

1. Practice driving a car (which is identical to the car used in the driving skill check) (@ Yuasa Driving School) with a qualified instructor. ( a day or two of 4 hours of practice is recommended) 

2. Practice again with a qualified instructor @交通センター
   (This is where the driving skill check will be conducted. We repeatedly drive an actual course!! )

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外国免許切替の教習をご希望の方は、お電話またはEmailにてご連絡願います。

If you have any queries or you want to get help from us, please contact us via email or phone.