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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has put in place a system for those drivers with a non UK licence to obtain a driver qualification card (DQC) in GB. Only those drivers holding such licences, and who have completed part (i.e. at least seven hours) or all of their periodic training in the UK, are eligible to apply. 

If a non UK licence holder attends a periodic training course, it's important that you don't upload their details onto the recording and evidencing system as the licence number will not be recognised.

In order to obtain a DQC, such drivers will need to complete an application form (DQC1) and send this with their driving licence, D9 (some EU drivers will have this, it is a UK licence counterpart), a passport style photograph, relevant form of ID, training certificates and a translation where necessary. A fee of £25 applies and drivers will need to provide a GB address as the DQC can only be posted to GB postcode areas.

The application form (DQC1) is available from DSA by calling 0300 200 1122 or by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   (putting ‘Driver CPC enquiry' in the subject field).