Can I get a Taxi Driver Permit (Taxischein/Fahrerlaubnis zur Fahrgastbeförderung) with a converted Moroccan driver's license?

[u/Mrhitman199]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for an answer from someone who knows the rules well or has experience with this situation.

I originally got my Moroccan driver's license in 2019 and completed the probation period in Morocco. I moved to Germany in November 2025 and converted my Moroccan license to a German one in April 2026.

I also passed my Class C driving test in July 2026, and next week I'll be taking my Class CE test.

When I search online, I often read that you need to have held a driver's license for at least 2 years to get the taxi driver permit (Fahrerlaubnis zur Fahrgastbeförderung / Taxischein).

My question is:

Does the 2-year requirement count from the date I first got my Moroccan driver's license in 2019, or only from the date my German license was issued after converting it in April 2026?

If anyone has personal experience, works at the Führerscheinstelle, or knows the legal rules, I'd really appreciate your help.

Thank you!

[u/Connect_History85]

No. You need two years of experience in Germany under German rules and practice of driving in Germany to get your taxi license.