Patente B · Italy

Italian Driving Licence for Nigeria Citizens

How to get your Italian Patente B if you are from Nigeria — 12-month rule, exam process, costs, and how to study in English.

✗ No exchange agreement — exams requiredNon-EU / Long-stay visa required

Licence Exchange Status for Nigeria

Nigeria has no reciprocal licence exchange agreement with Italy. Full theory and practical exams are required.

⏰ 12-month rule: Your Nigerian licence becomes invalid after 12 months of Italian residency registration.

Step-by-Step: Getting Your Patente B from Nigeria

Get your codice fiscale and complete the iscrizione anagrafica at your local comune. This starts the 12-month clock on your foreign licence.

Obtain a medical certificate

Required for all applicants. Get it from a recognised doctor or ASL centre. Cost: €20–€50.

Study the theory

Learn the Italian Highway Code in English with Driving Freedom. The official exam is in Italian but studying in your language first is far more effective.

Book and pass the theory exam

Book through a patronato or autoscuola. The exam is at the local Motorizzazione Civile office. 30 questions, max 3 errors.

Complete practical driving hours

Minimum 6 hours of driving with a certified instructor are legally required before the practical exam.

Pass the practical exam

Conducted by a Motorizzazione Civile examiner. You must book through an autoscuola or driving instructor.

Receive your Patente B

Valid for 10 years (shorter for drivers over 50). Issued by the Motorizzazione Civile.

Cost Breakdown

Item	Cost
Theory study (Driving Freedom app)	€0–€120
Medical certificate	€20–€50
Theory exam fee (Motorizzazione)	~€16
Practical driving lessons (min. 6 h)	€180–€450
Practical exam fee	~€80
Licence issuance fee	~€30
Total (estimate)	€300–€800

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nigeria have a reciprocal licence exchange agreement with Italy?

Nigeria has no reciprocal licence exchange agreement with Italy. Full theory and practical exams are required.

How long is my Nigeria licence valid after I move to Italy?

Your Nigerian licence becomes invalid after 12 months of Italian residency registration.

Can I study for the Italian theory exam in English?

Yes. Driving Freedom teaches the Italian Highway Code (Codice della Strada) in English. The official exam is in Italian, but learning the concepts in your native language first is the most effective preparation strategy.

What is the Italian theory exam like?

30 questions from the Codice della Strada. 30 minutes. Maximum 3 errors allowed to pass. Topics include road signs, right-of-way, vehicle safety, speed limits, and penalties.

How much does it cost to get a Patente B in Italy?

Total cost ranges from €300–€800 depending on whether you use an autoscuola (driving school) or study independently (privatista). The theory exam fee at Motorizzazione is ~€16. Practical driving (minimum 6 hours required) costs €180–€450.

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