If you hold a valid driver’s licence issued outside Québec, you will remain authorized to drive beyond the usual 6-month period, under certain conditions.
New residents who have settled in Québec:
This measure applies to passenger vehicle (Class 5) driver’s licences only.
If you hold a valid foreign driver's licence issued outside Québec, you are allowed to drive on Québec roads for 6 months. After 6 months, if you decide to settle in Québec, you will be required to hold a Québec licence.
If you hold a valid foreign driver's licence issued outside Québec, you are allowed to drive on Québec roads for 6 consecutive months.
After 6 months, you must hold a valid international driver's permit to continue to drive.
If you decide to settle in the province, you must obtain a Québec driver's licence. You can exchange your driver's licence issued outside Québec as soon as you arrive in Québec. Certain conditions apply.
Last update: July 14, 2023