Petition · Department for Transport
Add Sri Lanka as an eligible country for driving licence conversion
Closed
98 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should include Sri Lanka as an eligible country to enable a Sri Lankan driving licence to be converted to a UK driving licence, for people who have held their licence for over 2 years.
Currently, individuals with Sri Lankan driving licenses are allowed to drive in Great Britain for 12 months. After this period, Sri Lankans must pass both a theory and a practical driving test to obtain a UK driving licence and continue driving. However, we think booking a practical driving test through the government website is very difficult.
Timeline
| 1 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
98
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
1 May 2025
Closed
1 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.