Your driving licence

Step 3: exchanging your Dutch driving licence for a Bulgarian one.

6 monthsof residence

KATBlagoevgrad

10 yearsvalid

1 weekexpress

Step 3

Exchanging your Dutch driving licence

If you have lived here for at least 6 months, you exchange your Dutch driving licence for a Bulgarian one. You do that at the KAT in Blagoevgrad.

KAT Blagoevgrad, no appointment neededAfter 6 months of residenceValid for 10 years

Address: 83 Sveti Dimitar Solunski Boulevard, Blagoevgrad. At the counter they usually only speak Bulgarian.

Standard: approx. 1 monthExpress: approx. 1 week

Renewal: start at least a month before the expiry date.

Ask us

Questions about work, living or emigrating? We live here and are happy to advise you.

Discover more