Advice on UK to Malta Diving License ?

A_O_H

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Member since 22 June 2017

Sliema, Tas-Sliema

A_O_H

22 June 2017 17:01:06

A_O_H

22 June 2017 17:01:06

Sliema, Tas-Sliema

Hi there!

I'll be moving to Malta in September and am wondering if anyone can help me figure out the situation with my driving license...

I currently have a UK provisional license and have passed my theory test. Do you know if I can use my current license to undertake driving lessons in Malta, or if I'd need to apply for a Maltese probationary license and re-take the theory test?

Struggling to find any info on anything other than full UK driving license advice and haven't heard back from the department of transport.

Any help/info would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Anastasia

F0xgl0ve

Malta Expert

Member since 11 November 2013

Rabat (Victoria)

F0xgl0ve

22 June 2017 19:42:19

1969

F0xgl0ve

22 June 2017 19:42:19

1969

Rabat (Victoria)

I think you will find that what you have done so far will not count and you must obtain a learner's permit to drive which you can not apply for until you have been here six months and I believe you have to have an eResidence/ID card.

Ray

A_O_H

Member

Member since 22 June 2017

Sliema, Tas-Sliema

A_O_H

26 June 2017 15:20:46

A_O_H

26 June 2017 15:20:46

Sliema, Tas-Sliema

Transport Malta have since replied to my email, here's what they have said:

"Kindly note that a provisional licence is not considered as a valid driving licence.

To obtain a Maltese driving licence please note that first you have to be a holder of a Maltese ID Card / Residence Permit following 185 days of residency in Malta. Following this period, kindly enrol with a motoring school, request a learner's permit and following the necessary tuition sit for both the theory and practical tests."

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