Foreign License in Beauvais

Located in Hauts-de-France, Beauvais totals 55,550 inhabitants (INSEE source) and belongs to department 60. The foreign license journey in this commune combines real-world learning and departmental administrative steps, which this page details at the key points.

Set in Hauts-de-France, Beauvais (60) deals with a high road density and constant cross-border traffic towards Belgium. Structuring axes include the A1, A16, A23, A26 and A29, with heavy truck traffic linked to the ports of Calais, Dunkirk and Boulogne-sur-Mer. Proximity to the Belgian border means many cross-border trips and particular attention to bilingual signage in some areas. Traffic in Beauvais stays fluid outside peak hours, but peripheral axes can see significant slowdowns at morning and late-afternoon entries and exits.

Candidates for the Foreign License in department 60 typically wait about 63 days (national average) before taking the practical test. Booking goes through the driving school via the RdvPermis platform when deployed in the department.

In parallel, the highway code theoretical test (ETG) can be taken with several state-approved operators. La Poste, one of the most widespread, offers an official search tool allowing candidates to book a session close to home.

The 1st-attempt B licence pass rate is 57.4% in department 60 according to data published by the ONISR. This rate stays close to the national average (58.0%), reflecting exam conditions aligned with the national standard. For the Foreign License, the actual result also depends on the training plan and the assigned exam centre.

For administrative procedures linked to the Foreign License, candidates in Beauvais deal mainly with the Prefecture of Beauvais and with the ANTS portal for digital requests. Expected processing times depend on the department workload; keep all original documents on hand and anticipate the validity of your health check-ups when required.