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Driving license address doesn't match your passport? Does it matter for a DL extract?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Driving license (DL) extract

    For international driving purposes; address mismatch with passport was reported as not a practical issue.

Step-by-Step

If your driving license shows a different address than your passport and you're deciding whether to update it before requesting a DL extract:

  1. The address mismatch generally doesn't matter for a DL extract, according to group members' experience — it's not something that has caused issues in practice.

  2. If you want peace of mind, you can update the address on your DL fairly quickly — members reported it taking only about 3-4 days to receive a new DL with the updated address.


Either path works: you can proceed with your current DL as-is, or update the address first if you'd rather not take any chances.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: An address mismatch between your DL and passport is not generally an issue for a DL extract.
  • Tip: If you want to be safe, updating your DL's address typically takes only 3-4 days.

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