GTRiga

Getting a driving licence in Latvia as a student

Studying in Riga and want to drive? Here's how to get or confirm a licence while keeping up with your studies, and how to drive confidently around the city.

English-friendly · flexible schedule

Lessons and CSDD preparation in English, Latvian and Russian. We take evening and weekend slots — fitting around your study timetable and deadlines.

Hold a foreign licence?

Check whether you need to exchange it with the licence-exchange checker.

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What a student should know

From scratch or confirm

Get a Latvian licence from scratch, or exchange/confirm a foreign one — we'll work through your case.

Flexible schedule

Evening and weekend lessons — we fit around your study timetable.

Your choice of language

Lessons in English, Latvian or Russian; we'll point you to the current CSDD exam-language options.

Confidence in the city

Routes like campus – dorm – centre, parking and carsharing — real Riga situations.

Frequent questions

Can I learn to drive in English?

Yes — lessons are available in English, Latvian and Russian. Confirm the CSDD exam language at csdd.lv.

I'm from outside the EU — do I need to exchange my licence?

Often yes, sometimes with an exam. Check the licence-exchange checker and csdd.lv.

How do I fit lessons around studying?

We use evening and weekend slots and plan the intensity around your schedule and deadlines.

Where do I start?

With a diagnostic lesson: we assess your skills and build a plan around your timeline.

This information is for orientation and may change — always confirm the current rules at csdd.lv.

Ready to start?

Book a first lesson — we'll find a time that suits you.

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