( 19/01/2013 ➔ )
If you are planning on obtaining a Czech Republic driving licence we would be glad to help! However, doing it yourself may also be an option if you are already in the Czech Republic. Here is some information to get you started.
Driving licences are valid for 10 years.
Since January 19, 2013 Czech Republic issues drivers' licences with a validity period of 5 years, if the driver's licence certifies also categories C1, C1 + E, C, C + E, D1, D1 + E, D and D + E, in the other cases the driving licence is issued for a period of 10 years, ie. categorie AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B, B + E and T.
Driving licences for elderly drivers are valid for the same periods but the holder of the driving licence is required to undergo a medical check 6 months before reaching 65 and 68 years of age (at the latest on your 65th and 68th birthday respectively). You subsequently have to undergo a medical check every two years.
If you hold a driving licence for life (i.e. one that remains administratively valid for an unlimited period) that was issued by another EU country, you will not have to renew the licence after changing your usual place of residence.
You must exchange your non-EU driving licence within 3 months of moving (if you have permanent residence or temporary residence in the Czech Republic for a period longer than one year).
To exchange your non-EU driving licence:
If you have previously exchanged a non-EU driving licence for an EU licence in another EU country, you can use it in the Czech Republic.
Physical description | |
Size |
54 x 86 mm |
Format |
ID-1 (credit card style) |
Material |
Polycarbonate (plastic card) |
Colour |
Pink |
Security features | |
Guilloches and letters "CZ" | |
Location |
Both sides of the card |
Characteristics |
Positive relief embossing |
Method of verification |
Palpation |
Changeable image | |
Location |
Right bottom corner of the front side of the card |
Characteristics |
Photo of the holder and driving licence number (the same as is located in the field number 5) |
Method of verification |
Moving the document |
Optically variable ink (OVI) | |
Location |
Upper right corner of the front side of the card |
Characteristics |
Special logo with letters "CZ". Optically variable ink changing between gold and green colour |
Method of verification |
Moving the document |
Laser engraving | |
Location |
Both sides of the card |
Characteristics |
Personal data, photo, signature of the holder and other information in black colour |
Method of verification |
Special non-standard font |
Categories | |
Category |
Period of validity |
AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B, BE, T |
10 years |
C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE |
5 years |
National categories | |
National category |
Description of national category |
T |
Category T authorises the holder to drive tractors and self-propelled working machines; the vehicle may be coupled with a trailer. A category "T" driving licence may only be issued to persons over the age of 17. |
Codes | |
National codes |
Description |
105 |
Other health restrictions |
111 |
This licence does not authorise the following activities: a) driving a vehicle to earn money as an employed person b) driving a vehicle to earn money as a self-employed person on the basis of a special legal act c) driving instructor |
115 |
Power clutch |
160 |
Exception to the age requirement for vehicles in categories A1, A2 or A - for holders of a motor sports licence granted only for driving in a sports competition. |
172 |
Restriction of licence for vehicles in category A to driving only a motorised wheelchair for the disabled |
175 |
Licence only prohibits the operation of category D vehicles for public passenger transport. |
185 |
Only for drivers under 21 for vehicles in category C and under 24 for vehicles in category D. |
199 |
Trial period for conditional waiver of the prohibition on the activity in question |
Professional drivers | |
Certificate of professional competence is issued |
YES |
Code 95 is marked on the driving licence |
YES |
ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA (CZ)
1.Model CZ 1. E* — Combination of vehicles where the towing vehicle is in the category or categories for which the driver is licensed (B, and/or C and/or D), but are not themselves in that category or those categories. M** and T** are national categories (M light motorcycles to 50 cm3, T agricultural and forestry tractor and agricul- tural machines).
2.Models CZ 2, CZ 3, CZ 4 and CZ 5. E* — Combination of vehicles where the towing vehicle is in category or categories for which the driver is licensed (B, and/or C and/or D), but are not themselves in that category or those categories.A/50** and T** are national categories (A/50 light motorcycles to 50 cm3, T agricultural and forestry tractor and agricultural machines).
3.Models CZ 6 and CZ 7. AM* and T* are national categories (AM moped, T agricultural and forestry tractor and agricultural machines).
4.Models CZ 1–CZ 7. Categories M (CZ 1), A/50 (CZ 2–CZ 5), A with restriction note ‘A omezeno do 50 ccm’ in column ‘Zvláštní záznamy’ (CZ 2, CZ 5), category A1 and note ‘Sk. A1 do 50 ccm’ in column 13 (CZ 6) are na- tional categories and entitle a holder to ride light motorcycles up to 50 cm3 (on model CZ 7 this entitlement figures as category A1 with national code 150 in column 12).
CZ: Description and security features
Model CZ1.
Description: Three-part licence; paper pages affixed to flexible plastic folding cover. Pink, cover colour may differ slightly. The photograph (35 mm x 45 mm) is tagged to the frame space on page 1 with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the state coat of arms. Security features: The paper has a net security pattern.
Model CZ2.
Description: Heavy banknote quality paper (pink). The photograph (35 mm x 45mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the state coat of arms. Security features: The paper is overprinted with a security pattern.
Model CZ3.
Description: Ban knote quality paper (pink) enclosed in plastic laminate. The photograph (35 mm x 45 mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the state coat of arms.
Model CZ4
Description: Banknote quality paper (pink) enclosed in plastic laminate. The document may have a faint coat. The photograph (35 mm x 45 mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the state coat of arms.
Model CZ5.
Description: Banknote quality paper (pink and blue) enclosed in security stamped plastic cover. The photograph (35 mm x 45 mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front with an official stamp including the name of the issuing au- thority and the state coat of arms. Security features: Circular holographic image (with the letters‘CZ’in the centre) on the cover overlaps the photograph at lower left.
Model CZ6.
Description: Multicoloured banknote paper (pink, blue, green), enclosed in plastic cover. The photograph (35 mm x 45 mm) is tagged to the frame space on the front side with an official stamp including the name of the issuing authority and the state coat of arms. Security features: Circular holographic image (with the letters‘CZ’in the centre) on the cover overlaps the photograph at lower left.
Model CZ7.
Description: Pink-blue plastic card model. Material: Polycarbonate plastic card, size ID1 — 54 mm x 86 mm (credit-card style) with the words ‘ŘIDIČSKÝ PRŮKAZ’ and the country name ‘ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA’ at the top. The words ‘MODEL EVROPSKÝCH SPOLEČENSTVÍ’ and ‘DRIVING LICENCE’ in EU languages appear at the right side of the card. The distin- guishing sign of the Member State issuing the licence (‘CZ’), printed in negative in a blue rectangle and encircled by 12 yellow stars appears at the left upper corner of the card. Laser engraved personal data including photo and signa- ture of the holder. Positive high relief embossing with guilloshes and letters ‘CZ’ on both sides of the card. Logo with letters‘CZ’at the right upper corner of the front side in optically variable ink changing between gold and green colour. Changeable image at the bottom right corner of the front side displays a photo of the holder and licence number (the same as in field 5).