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?US citizens are permitted to drive in Ireland for the duration of a visit up to 12 months as a tourist. Honestly, the DMV website (dmv.ca. Gov) has comprehensive information on this. How to switch a driver's licence from another province, state or country for an Ontario driver's licence. Find out if you need to exchange your driving licence when moving to another EU country. Is your driving licence recognised anywhere in the EU? The NDLS states that driving licences can take up to three weeks to be processed. You can have only one EU driving licence at any one time.