Driving licenses that were legally acquired outside the EU/EEA entitle the holder to drive motor vehicles of the classes issued for a period of six months from the date of establishing normal residence within the Federal Republic of Germany. If the foreign driving license is limited in time, this authorization is only valid until the expiry date.

So that you can continue to use your driving license in the Federal Republic of Germany after this period has expired, the foreign driving license must be converted into a German driving license.

If you have a valid Ukrainian driving license and entered the country on or after 24.02.2022, you do not need to have your driving license converted until further notice. This regulation applies at least as long as the temporary protection status for Ukrainian citizens exists.
If you entered the country before 24.02.2022, a case-by-case examination must take place. This also applies if your driving license has expired, you have lost your driving license or your driving license has been stolen. In these cases, please contact the driving license authority. Further information on this topic can be found under "Further information".