Do you have driving experience acquired abroad? We support you, in your language.
Support available in French, English and Arabic.
A dedicated SAAQ service
The SAAQ has a service dedicated to recognizing driving experience acquired abroad. It can influence your path, but it does not replace the mandatory PESR training.
The exact documents and proof accepted by the SAAQ are not confirmed on this page — we do not provide a precise list in order to avoid any error. Contact us or check directly with the SAAQ for the exact details.
How it fits with the program
| Your situation | What it means |
|---|---|
| New candidate | Full PESR training required (125h). |
| Quebec class 2/3 licence for 24 months+ | Bridge program possible. |
Foreign experience alone does not automatically grant access to the bridge program. Take the test to find out where you stand.
Oral support, in your language
Our team offers support in French, English and Arabic — a human service, not just a translation of the site.
Your path in 4 steps
SAAQ recognition process
School's eligibility quiz
Free call, in Arabic if needed
Enrollment in the program or bridge program
Free review of your file
Our team reviews your file for free and proposes tailored solutions. No payment before the review.
Options adapted to you
Our school offers an in-house payment plan and Desjardins financing. There is currently no financing program specific to newcomers.
See financing options →Final recognition of driving experience and eligibility for a class 1 licence or an adapted training program remain determined exclusively by the SAAQ.