Your French licence has 12 months to become Swiss.

The process in 4 steps

1. 01

   Eye test

   At an approved optician. The certificate must be less than 24 months old.

2. 02

   Gather your documents

   Exchange form, ID or residence permit, passport photo, original French licence.

3. 03

   Go to the OCV

   Walk in, or book online to avoid the wait. You pay CHF 150.

4. 04

   Receive your licence

   By post, within 2 to 3 working days. You can drive anywhere in Switzerland and Europe.

Gone past 12 months?

You can no longer drive legally in Switzerland, but you can still apply for the exchange. Depending on your country of origin, the OCV may require a check drive or a theory test. Don't let it drag: do it in the first few months.

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Where to get your eye test

The big optician chains do the licence test, often without an appointment.