

Proof could be in the form of a return ticket to the U.S., a work contract with an expiration date before a year, etc.Ī U.S. driver’s license must be brought to the Führerscheinstelle, as well as proof that you are leaving Germany before a year has passed. Note that an official translation of the U.S. license until their departure (up to 364 days, as stated above). However, they must go to their local driver’s registration office (Führerscheinstelle) prior to expiration of the six-month period after arrival and notify that office that they want to continue to drive on their U.S. citizens planning to stay less than a year, however, may legally drive in Germany for up to 364 days in Germany on their U.S. driver’s license holders must be in possession of a German license six months after entering the country, if they wish to continue driving. The process of establishing reciprocity continues to be slow, since many informal agreements require individual tailoring to meet the requirements of each U.S.

A priority issue for American citizens resident in Germany is the reciprocal recognition of driver’s licenses from the two countries.
