Official rule
Public Service requires checking country/category and deadline. Outside the EU/EEA, a one-year period often applies, with starting point depending on the status; separate rule for students.
Practical centre
Verified: 2026-07-26
Exchange of a foreign permit
Eligibility and timeliness check, ANTS, original and ADS.
Practical benchmark
Don't just drop off because the permit is foreign: first use simulator and recognition conditions.
The key steps are the beginning, the end and the ones that carry vigilance.
From installation
Check exchangeability
Stage document
Country, category, title/status, date
Your action
Use the simulator and keep the result.
Control point
Eligibility and maturity included.
Before filing
Gathering pieces
Stage document
Permit, Translation, Certificate of Rights, Identity, Home
Your action
Check validity and format.
Control point
Complete draft dossier.
Before the applicable time limit
File on ANTS
Stage document
Summary and reference
Your action
Keep the repository and monitor the messages.
Control point
Request transmitted.
On request
Transmit original
Stage document
Official instruction and postal monitoring
Your action
Send only on request and keep the evidence.
Control point
Original received; ADS downloaded if issued.
After acceptance
Production and reception
Stage document
Follow-up and new permit
Your action
Check identity/categories/dates.
Control point
Correct permit.
