Provisional Driving License on EEA FP

[chaoclive]

Hi all

Anyone been able to get a provisional UK driving license on an EEA FP after entering the UK? I have approached the Driving and Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland and was told that they 'would need to see the application form before a decision could be made'. I informed them about the Directive and that I was (will be) exercising treaty rights in the UK but they were unaware of what that means.

The Northern Ireland government bodies are REALLY lacking in knowledge of the treaty but I'm going to try to change that! I'll draft a question to Your Europe Advice and post back when I hear of anything.

Hope to hear from anyone who has had success getting a provisional driving license for a non-EEA citizen whose family member is exercising treaty rights in the UK (especially Northern Ireland)

Thanks a lot!
Clive

[LunarGirl]

Hi, my American husband, living in Northern Ireland, recently got his provisional licence. He applied initially last October but he was refused because he didn't have a UK Residence Card (he now has it) - he didn't have a Family Permit either, so I don't know about that

He's had several driving lessons now and he's doing the theory test next week! Good luck with your quest with the DVA.

[chaoclive]

Thanks Lunar. I'll try my best to set them straight. He's not actually gonna need to drive soon but it's useful for ID after all, e.g. when opening a bank account etc.

Hope all is well with you! I've just arrived in sunny NI! Keep in touch about that drink...
CC

[LunarGirl]

Yay, well done, you're finally here, just in time for our glorious annual 'July celebrations'
YES we will have to have that drink once you're both a bit settled.

[chaoclive]

By myself at the moment. Going to collect him in Amsterdam at the start of August. Time to look for a job...

[LunarGirl]

I wish you the best of luck. I'll email you my mobile number in case we can be of any help with anything urgent. It's a tough task getting settled back in the UK. Are you on Facebook yet?