Does an international driver licence work in Alberta, and for how long?
Ivan P.
Calgary, AB · asked 1d ago
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Landed last week with an IDL. How long can I drive before I need an Alberta licence?
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Sorted by votesSarah MensahVerified Expert
answered 20h ago
You can generally drive on a valid IDL/foreign licence for your first year as a new resident, but plan to convert to an Alberta licence before that — some insurers want the local licence sooner. Book your knowledge + road test early.
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