Driver's Licence

Quebec

If you have a valid Japanese driver's licence, you may be eligible, under certain conditions, to obtain a driver's licence of the province of Quebec without taking exams.

Please check the conditions for exemption through: Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)

Residents of Quebec may obtain a French (or English) translation of their Japanese driver’s license through our Consulate by bringing the following documentation, without appointment.

1)

Application form ( Download form )

  • You can leave the "Proxy" section blank.
  • Please select "Certificate of Driver's licence" and indicate how many you need in which language (ex. 仏F ( 1 通) for one in French)
    		•  Print out
    2)

    Valid passport

  • If you are a Japanese citizen, also bring a proof of status in Canada (study permit, work permit, PR card, etc.)
    		• Original
    3)

    Valid Japanese driver's license

    		Original
    4)

    Proof of your current address

  • Examples: Letter from the Govt. or Hydro-Quebec bill issued within the last 3 months, lease agreement, …
  • Document must show your full name and address.
    		• Print out

    Application and pick-up hours: See current hours.
    Application and pick-up hours: 3 business days.
    Application fees: See list of fees.

    NB, NL & PEI

    Applicants holding a valid Japanese driver’s license may be exempted from completing a test to obtain a provincial driver’s license under certain conditions.

    Please check the conditions for exemption through the appropriate provincial authority.

  • Service New Brunswick
  • Service NL
  • Access PEI Service Centre