2 passport size photographs (signed on back).In order to exchange your licence you must return the following documentation to your local Motor Taxation Office: Motorcycle & Car are the only categories recognised for exchange between Ireland & New Zealand. Under the Road Traffic (Recognition of Foreign Driver Licences - New Zealand and Taiwan) Order 2010 (SI 402/2010) New Zealand was added to the list of recognised states but with certain qualifications. If you wish to exchange your driver licence for an equivalent Irish driver licence, you must do so within one year of your driving licence expiring. You are considered to be normally resident in Ireland if, because of personal and occupational ties, you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year. However on taking up ‘normal residence’ in Ireland you must either exchange your driving licence or apply for a driving licence in Ireland. New Zealanders may drive on their New Zealand driver licence for a period of up to one year after which time they must apply for and obtain an Irish driver licence. ![]() Please note there is no reciprocal agreement between Ireland and New Zealand for visitor access to public health services, so all New Zealanders are strongly advised to take out medical insurance.
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