🪪 Driving License Cost ($) in Georgia

Driving Licence Costs in Georgia

The Driving Licence Cost indicator measures the total expense of obtaining a driving licence in US dollars, including driving school and examination fees. In Georgia the all-in cost comes to approximately 250 USD — a mid-range figure globally.

Cost Breakdown

Obtaining a Georgian Category B licence involves the following costs:

• Theory exam: 15 GEL (~5.50 USD) — a computer-based multiple-choice test at the Service Agency (formerly House of Justice)
• Practical exam: 30 GEL (~11 USD) — a driving test on a dedicated course and in real traffic
• Medical certificate: 20–40 GEL (~7–15 USD) — an eye test and general fitness assessment
• Driving school (optional but recommended): 400–700 GEL (~150–260 USD) — typically 20–30 hours of instruction
• Card issuance: 15 GEL (~5.50 USD)

Total cost with driving school: approximately 500–800 GEL (185–300 USD). Without a driving school (self-study plus private instruction): roughly 80–100 GEL (30–37 USD) for official fees alone.

Examination System

Georgia has modernised its driving-licence examination system in recent years:

• Theory exam: 30 computer-based questions; 24 correct answers required to pass. Available in Georgian and English. Topics: traffic rules, right-of-way, road signs, first aid
• Practical exam: Two parts — manoeuvres on a test course (parallel parking, hill start, slalom) followed by a 20–30-minute road test in real traffic
• Waiting times: Appointments are booked online via the Service Agency portal; typical wait is 1–2 weeks

Foreign Licences and Conversion

Georgia takes a pragmatic approach to foreign driving licences:

• First 12 months: Foreign licences (EU, US, Canadian, etc.) are recognised; an International Driving Permit is recommended but not strictly required
• After 12 months (with residence permit): Conversion to a Georgian licence is mandatory
• Conversion from EU countries: No re-examination required — application at the Service Agency with a certified translation of the licence; cost approximately 50–80 GEL
• Conversion from non-EU countries: Both theory and practical exams must be passed

Cost Comparison With Other Major Markets

A Category B licence in Australia averages 2,000–3,500 AUD, in the United Kingdom 1,500–2,500 GBP (including lessons), and in the United States 50–500 USD depending on the state. Georgia's 250 USD places it well below Australian and UK levels but above the cheapest US states. The training intensity is lower than in the UK, where a structured theory and practical test system with mandatory hazard perception testing is required; Georgia has no mandatory minimum lesson count.

Bottom line: Georgia sits in the global mid-range for driving-licence costs. For expatriates holding an EU licence, the most relevant point is the simple, exam-free conversion process at the Service Agency — making it a formality rather than a financial burden.

This article was created on April 18, 2026