Updated for the new rules starting Oct. 2025 – Your Complete Gaimen Kirikae Guide If you live in Saitama and already have a valid foreign driver’s license, you can legally drive in Japan after completing the license conversion process (外免切替 / gaimen kirikae). This guide contains everything you need to know, from the required documents
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If you’re living in Shizuoka and already have a valid foreign driver’s license, you can legally drive in Japan by converting it into a Japanese license through a process known as “Gaimen Kirikae” (外免切替).This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from the required documents to where you need to go in
The Written Test Just Got Harder From October 1st 2025, the foreign driver’s license conversion (gaimen kirikae/外免切替) process in Japan has become more challenging. Updates to the rules and question bank have made the written test significantly trickier. It used to be that there were only 10 questions on the test, but this has now
Unexpected car troubles can happen at the most inconvenient times. Whether it’s a flat tire, a dead battery, or even running out of fuel on the road, these issues can quickly turn a smooth drive into a stressful situation real fast. That’s where Ziplus Road Service comes in, offering 24/7 roadside assistance, 365 days a
So, you’re living in Kyushu now, and you’ve realized that being able to drive a car or motorcycle would be quite handy, but how exactly do you go about converting your foreign drivers license? Many foreign residents in Kyushu go through the 外免切替 (gaimen kirikae) process, and while national rules apply, each prefecture has its
So you somehow found yourself living in the Aichi prefecture, and now you are potentially wondering how exactly to go about converting your driver’s license. Fear not, I am here to help you. Converting a foreign driver’s license into a Japanese license, known as gaimen kirikae (外免切替), is an important step for foreign residents in
Converting your foreign driver’s license into a Japanese license is about to become more challenging. Starting October 2025, the written exam for gaimen kirikae (外免切替) will expand from 10 simple true/false questions into a 50-question test. The passing score will also increase from 70% to 90%, meaning you’ll need to answer at least 45 questions
Foreign residents in Japan often face hurdles when converting their driver’s licenses, and until recently, Singaporean license holders had very limited options for getting official translations. We’re excited to announce that our company now offers fast, affordable, and government-recognized translations for Singapore driver’s licenses, making the conversion process easier than ever. To celebrate the occasion,
Since you’ve come to Japan, you have probably heard about driver’s license conversion (外免切替/gaimen kirikae) by now. The procedure has exploded in popularity lately and while it is potentially the fastest and easiest method of acquiring a Japanese driver’s license, the procedures still present some significant challenges. Between paperwork, language barriers, and the notoriously low