Applying for a UK Provisional Licence with a Non-UK Address: What to Do

If the online DVLA application doesn't accept a non-GB address, you have several options:

Contact DVLA Directly

By Phone

• UK: 0300 790 6801
• International: +44 1792 782 338
• Explain your situation to a representative.

By Post

Write to: DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA, United Kingdom. Include your full name, date of birth, contact details, explanation, and copies of supporting documents (passport, UK residency proof).

Workarounds

• Use a UK postcode where you'll reside or a friend/relative's UK address.
• Enter a UK address on the form, then provide your actual non-GB address in the "Correspondence Address" section.
• Ask a UK Post Office about "redirected mail" services to receive documents at a UK address.

Prepare Documentation

Have ready: passport, proof of UK residency (utility bill, bank statement), and any other required documents. DVLA will guide you through the process.