Booking the Foreign License Driving Test at Futamatagawa (Kanagawa)

神奈川県警察 ／ 外国免許切替実技確認（四輪車）

To convert a foreign license in Kanagawa, you book a driving test (jitsugi kakunin) at the Futamatagawa license center. Here is how the booking works and how to avoid missing open slots.

Futamatagawa has very few test slots, and they sell out within a short time of opening. A lot of people struggle to book the date they need.

How to book

1. Open the Kanagawa online application system (e-kanagawa).
2. Select the foreign license conversion driving test (car).
3. Choose an open date and time on the calendar and apply.
4. Check for the confirmation notice.

What to prepare

• Residence card
• Passport (showing your entry and exit history)
• Your foreign driver's license
• A Japanese translation of the license (issued by JAF, your embassy, or similar)
• Certificate of residence (juminhyo)
• ID photo

What you need depends on which stage you are at. Confirm the details on the Kanagawa Police website.

Tips for getting a slot

• Test slots are limited, so it matters to catch them right when they open.
• Check the official site for what to bring before you book.
• Slots can reappear when someone cancels.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I book?

Through the Kanagawa online application system (e-kanagawa).

Why is it so hard to book?

Few slots are released at a time, and many people want them.

Is there a way to know about openings right away?

Yoyatto keeps checking the booking page and notifies you the instant a slot opens.

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