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Driving license Belgium

A driving license is a document that allows drivers to prove that they have sufficient knowledge, insight and skill to drive a vehicle of a certain category.


Driving license D - Bus

  • You need a D driving license to drive a bus. You must pass a theory exam, undergo a medical examination, and then pass a practical exam. Professional drivers also need proof of professional competence.
  • Read more about which vehicles you can drive with a D driving license.

Theory exam

  • For the theory test driving license D, D1, DE, D1E without professional competence you must be at least 17 years and 9 months old.
  • For the theory test driving license D, D1, DE, D1E with professional competence, you must be at least 18 years old and in possession of a driving license.
  • Read more about driving license D theory exam.

Practical exam

  • You must be at least 21 years old for the practical exam driving license D1, D1E without professional competence.
  • You must be at least 24 years old for the practical driving license D, DE without professional competence.
  • You must be at least 18 years old for the practical driving license D1, D1E with professional competence.
  • For the practical exam driving license D, DE with professional competence you must be at least 21 years old.
  • Read more about practical exam of the driving license D.

Professional competence

  • Professional drivers require proof of professional competence.
  • In order to maintain professional competence, you must follow a 35-hour refresher course every 5 years.
  • Read more about the competence.

Fitness to drive

  • Anyone who transports people professionally, or drives a truck, coach or bus, must undergo a medical examination at least every 5 years.
  • Read more about fitness to drive.

This is the front of the Belgium driving license.


This is the back of the Belgium driving license.


Drivers of a bus need a driving license D.


Drivers of a bus with a trailer of more than ... kg need a DE driving license.