Moved to Latvia and want to drive here? This section helps you work it out: whether to exchange your licence, how to prepare for the CSDD exam, and how to adapt calmly to Riga's roads.
Take the quick licence-exchange check — about a minute.
You hold another country's licence and aren't sure whether to exchange it or sit an exam.
In 2026 Latvia and Ukraine signed a licence-recognition agreement — let's see what it means for you and when it takes effect.
→You study in Riga and want to get or confirm a licence while keeping up with your studies.
→Haven't driven for a while, or drove in another country — we'll help you regain confidence.
If you live in Latvia long-term — yes. EU/EEA and UK licences are exchanged without an exam; for Ukrainian licences an agreement was signed in 2026 — check with CSDD whether it is in force yet; other non-EU licences usually require a CSDD exam. Use the checker above and confirm at csdd.lv.
Yes — lessons are available in English, Latvian and Russian. Check the exam language with CSDD.
With a diagnostic lesson: Roman assesses your real skills and builds a plan — no rush, no pressure.
Information about the rules is for orientation and may change — always confirm the current rules at csdd.lv.