International license exchange: how long?
International license exchange: how long?
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eltax91

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10,784 posts

237 months

Monday 18th July 2022
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Hey guys

We have a Ukrainian family staying with us, a mum and 2 kids.

The U.K. added Ukraine to the list of ‘exchange’ licenses a couple of weeks ago, although a manual Ukraine translates to an auto only U.K.

We did the appropriate paperwork and sent mums uK biometric Visa card off 10 days ago. Recorded delivery. Arrived next day. We’ve not heard a peep yet and I’m wondering if anyone here has any experiences of exchange an international license.

The license isn’t the main concern but the biometric Visa card is, she needs it back ideally for other purposes. Anyone any idea how long Swansea might take?

Nersha

145 posts

162 months

Monday 18th July 2022
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You’re on the wrong forum, this is where you subtly brag you’ve got a Ferrari. Not a Ukrainian family.

Draxindustries1

1,657 posts

54 months

Monday 18th July 2022
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Nersha said:
You’re on the wrong forum, this is where you subtly brag you’ve got a Ferrari. Not a Ukrainian family.
Bragging ref a Ferrari comes across as being a complete bellend. This guy is very much the opposite..

eltax91

Original Poster:

10,784 posts

237 months

Monday 18th July 2022
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Draxindustries1 said:
Nersha said:
You’re on the wrong forum, this is where you subtly brag you’ve got a Ferrari. Not a Ukrainian family.
Bragging ref a Ferrari comes across as being a complete bellend. This guy is very much the opposite..
I think Nersha’s comment was very much tongue in cheek. hehe

kambites

71,660 posts

252 months

Monday 18th July 2022
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It was a number of years ago now so I'm not certain, but when my wife exchanged her (Bulgarian) licence for a UK one, I think the documents came back within a couple of days with the licence another week or so behind that.

eltax91

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10,784 posts

237 months

Tuesday 19th July 2022
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kambites said:
It was a number of years ago now so I'm not certain, but when my wife exchanged her (Bulgarian) licence for a UK one, I think the documents came back within a couple of days with the licence another week or so behind that.
Thanks! Should be due any day now then. Hope it comes soon so we can get her On Wife’s insurance.

Mum is cycling to work in this heat so she’s certainly earning the chance to be given a break. biggrin


eltax91

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10,784 posts

237 months

Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Update: license arrived today so time to get her on wife’s policy. biggrin