Question 17120 — exams, competitions and diplomas

Summary

Mr. Lionel Vuibert draws the attention of the Minister of the Interior to the difficulties encountered by Ukrainian nationals living permanently in France in having their driving license recognized. Beneficiaries of temporary protection can currently drive on national territory with their Ukrainian license, this regime having been extended until March 2027. The decree of February 10, 2025 also allows them to provide proof of normal residence in France in order to be able to register for the French driving license tests. However, France and Ukraine still do not have an agreement allowing the exchange of driving licenses. This situation particularly concerns Ukrainian nationals who are no longer covered by temporary protection or who settle permanently in France under cover of a common law residence permit. They may then be forced to retake the theoretical and practical tests for the French license, despite their driving experience and sometimes several years of presence in the territory. This obligation constitutes a barrier to employment, autonomy and integration of the people concerned. These difficulties are particularly significant in rural areas, such as the Ardennes, where the use of a personal vehicle is often essential for working or carrying out daily tasks. A declaration of intent was signed between France and Ukraine on June 2, 2025. The Government also indicated that the road safety delegation had noted the progress made by the Ukrainian authorities in the organization of exams and the fight against fraud. Technical observations were sent by France to the authorities Ukrainian authorities in April 2026. He therefore asks it to specify the current state of exchanges with the Ukrainian authorities, the categories of permits which would be concerned and the envisaged timetable for the signature and entry into force of the bilateral agreement. He would also like to know whether a transitional measure is being considered to prevent Ukrainian nationals legally established in France from losing their right to drive in waiting for this agreement.

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