Driving licences issued by countries in the European Community and three other countries in the European Economic Area (EC/EEA) are treated equally. The countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Coming to live in Great Britain If you have a valid EC/EEA licence, you can drive any vehicle covered by the categories shown on your licence for the periods set out below. Ordinary licences - Until you are 70 or have lived in GB for three years, whichever is longer. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring/driverlicensing/drivingingbonaforeignlicence/dg_4022556 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring/driverlicensing/drivingingbonaforeignlicence/dg_4022562