Driving licence: processes, waiting times and appointments
A suspension, a foreign licence exchange or a medical examination can quickly raise questions about timing. These guides help you identify the right process, prepare your file and plan your appointment.
All articles in this guide
9 articles
Second medical check: temporary fitness to drive
Temporary fitness to drive in France: check the expiry, find the approved doctor or medical board and prepare documents for the next medical examination.
Read the articlePsychotechnical tests and medical exam: which comes first?
Suspended French driving licence: organise psychotechnical tests and the medical appointment, check the right professional and bring the required results.
Read the articleMedical board lab tests: which instructions apply?
Find the laboratory tests required for a French driving licence medical board: check your notice, local prefecture documents and the instructions before testing.
Read the articleCan you use a medical board in another department?
Check whether a French driving licence medical board or approved doctor in another department can handle your case before booking an available appointment.
Read the articleFavourable medical opinion: how to recover your licence
After a favourable medical opinion in France: check the suspension end, driving rights and the France Titres application before assuming you may drive again.
Read the articleForeign driving licences exchangeable in France: 2026 list
Foreign driving licence exchange in France: EU/EEA countries, reciprocity-agreement countries, conditions, ANTS process, delay and stamp duty cost.
Read the articleMedical board appointments: waiting times and slots
Medical board appointments: understand the wait, check local slots and plan a second examination. Official sources explain each step.
Read the articleDriving licence medical board: processing times, appointments, and required documents
Driving licence medical exam: who needs it, how long it takes to get an appointment, what documents to bring, and what to do in an emergency.
Read the articleDriving licence: préfecture processing times by situation (recovery, exchange, suspension)
Driving licence processing times at the préfecture: recovering a suspended licence, exchanging a foreign licence, or replacing a lost one. 2026 table.
Read the article