Foreign License Conversion in Tokyo (Keishicho): Booking Guide
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Designated countries/regions (test exempt)：Iceland, Ireland, United States（Ohio, Oregon, Colorado, Virginia, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington）, United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Austria, Netherlands, Canada, South Korea, Greece, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Slovenia, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Monaco, Luxembourg, Taiwan。Always confirm the current list on the Metropolitan Police website.
Pick your license country first. We notify you as soon as a slot opens. ¥500/month.
To convert a foreign license in Tokyo, you book at a Metropolitan Police test center (Fuchu, Samezu, or Koto). The process splits into two types depending on where your license was issued. Pick your license country below and we will point you to the right booking page.
Test-center slots are limited and fill up quickly once released. The date you want can be hard to lock in.
How to book
- Select the country or region where your license was issued, above.
- Follow the prompt to the matching Metropolitan Police booking page.
- Pick an open date at Fuchu, Samezu, or Koto.
- Prepare your documents and book.
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
Document requirements can change. Confirm the latest details on the Metropolitan Police website.
Tips for getting a slot
- Check first whether your country is one of the 29 designated countries/regions, since it changes which process you use.
- Slots tend to fill right after release, so checking often helps.
- Have your documents ready early.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the 29 designated countries/regions?
- They are the countries and regions whose license holders are exempt from the knowledge and skills test. Use the selector above to check, and confirm the current list on the Metropolitan Police site.
- Which test centers can I use?
- Fuchu, Samezu, and Koto. You can choose whichever has an opening.
- How do I know the moment a slot opens?
- Yoyatto watches the booking page and notifies you the instant one appears.
Guides for other centers
Pick your license country first. We notify you as soon as a slot opens. ¥500/month.