As title says, can I exchange my Irish driving license for a US one as an Immigrant? Or do I need to go through the whole process?Bring the completed form, required documentation, and appropriate fees to the location listed in applicable section of the foreign driver's licenses page. How to exchange a foreign licence, diplomatic driving licences, and international driver disqualifications. You can drive on an Irish driver's licence in the US for a limited period of time (depending on the state it can be between 3 months and a year I believe). UK and Northern Ireland licence holders' resident in the Republic of Ireland must exchange their driving licence for an Irish licence. The foreigners driving license (outside Europe) is valid for 1 year in France. Beyond that, it must be exchanged for a French license. Do you have a foreign driving licence and live in the Netherlands? Then you may first temporarily drive in the Netherlands with the foreign licence.