Поради для українських водіїв

What you need to know about driving in Ireland. Що вам потрібно знати про водіння в Ірландії. Что нужно знать о вождении в Ирландии.

You may drive in Ireland on a Ukrainian driving licence only while you are benefiting from Temporary Protection under the EU Temporary Protection Directive. Your Ukrainian driving licence is recognised for driving in Ireland for the duration of your Temporary Protection.

If you are resident in Ireland under any other immigration permission, your Ukrainian driving licence is not recognised for driving in Ireland. Therefore, if you are resident in Ireland under any other immigration permission, you must hold a valid Irish or European Union/European Economic Area driving licence to drive here.

When your Temporary Protection under the EU Temporary Protection Directive ends, or if you no longer hold Temporary Protection status, your Ukrainian driving licence is no longer valid for driving in Ireland. Ireland does not have a driving licence exchange agreement with Ukraine. If you wish to continue driving in Ireland after your Temporary Protection status ends, you will be required to obtain an Irish driving licence.

The process for obtaining a Category B (car) driving licence is as follows:

• Pass the driver theory test.
• Apply for a learner permit.
• Complete 12 Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons.
• Wait a minimum of six months before taking the driving test.
• Pass the driving test and apply for an Irish driving licence.

If you have held a Ukrainian driving licence for more than two years, you may qualify for a reduced process, which includes:

• Pass the driver theory test.
• Apply for a learner permit.
• Complete 6 EDT lessons instead of 12.
• No minimum six-month waiting period before taking the driving test.
• Pass the driving test and apply for an Irish driving licence.

For more information, please see our Reduced EDT page.

f you hold Temporary Protection status and hold a Ukraine Category B driving licence, you may apply for an Irish truck or bus driving licence by passing the driver theory test for the relevant category, applying for a learner permit, registering your Ukrainian Category B driving licence, passing the bus or truck driving test, and then applying for the corresponding Irish driving licence. Your Irish driving licence will also include the Category B (car) with the same start date as the truck/bus category.

If you hold Temporary Protection status and have a Ukrainian driving licence, and also hold an Irish learner permit for the purpose of obtaining an Irish driving licence, you may continue to drive the vehicle categories covered by your Ukrainian driving licence while your Temporary Protection remains in effect.

As obtaining an Irish driving licence takes time, if you intend to remain in Ireland beyond the end of your Temporary Protection status and wish to continue driving here, you should familiarise yourself with the process for obtaining an Irish driving licence and complete the necessary steps before your Temporary Protection status ends.

A guide for Ukrainian drivers. Посібник для українських водіїв. Руководство для украинских водителей.

Below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers about licensing rules, vehicle importation and testing, and driving a bus or truck professionally in Ireland.

Нижче вказаний перелік частих запитань і відповідей про правила ліцензування, ввезення й випробування транспортних засобів, а також професійне керування автобусом чи вантажівкою в Ірландії.

Ниже приведен список частых вопросов и ответов касательно правил выдачи водительских удостоверений, ввозе и проверке транспортных средств, а также о профессиональном вождении автобуса или грузового автомобиля в Ирландии.

Road Safety in Ireland. Користування дорогами в Ірландії. Использование дорог в Ирландии.

There are almost 100,000 kilometres of roads in Ireland. These roads range from Motorway to narrow single lane rural roads.. Whether walking, cycling, motorcycling or driving, this guide will provide you with some basic rules of the road to ensure you can stay safe.

В Ірландії налічується майже 100 000 кілометрів доріг. Це як автомагістралі, так і вузькі односмугові сільські дороги. Цей посібник містить базові правила дорожнього руху для вашої безпеки під час ходіння, їзди на велосипеді, мотоциклі або автомобільному транспорті.

В Ирландии насчитывается почти 100 000 километров дорог. Это как автомагистрали, так и узкие сельские дороги. В данном руководстве содержатся правила дорожного движения для вашей безопасности во время ходьбы, езды на велосипеде, мотоцикле или автомобильном транспорте.