I am a new resident to Alberta, having moved from a country that does not have a
reciprocal licensing agreement. What do I need to do to get my Alberta Class 5
licence?
New drivers being licensed in Alberta on or after May 20, 2005 that move from countries
with no reciprocal licensing agreement and requesting full Class 5 licence privileges are
subject to an advanced road test.
Drivers from non-reciprocal countries with 2 or more years of driving experience who
present a valid driver’s licence will need to under go a complete driver’s examination.
This includes a knowledge and vision test and a practical Class 5 advanced road test.
Before being issued a regular operators licence, the client will need to produce proof of 2
or more years driving experience, in the form of, an out of country driver’s licence with
date of first issue OR a confirmation letter from the country where licensed. If the driver
chooses to take a basic Class 5 road test, the client becomes a GDL driver and must
remain in this stage for a minimum of 1 year.
Drivers with less than 2 years driving experience will need to successfully pass a
knowledge and vision test and a practical basic Class 5 road test. These drivers will
become Class 5 GDL probationary drivers and will be subject to all GDL conditions.
They become eligible for an advanced Class 5 road test and full licence only after
obtaining 2 or more years driving experience. Proof of driving experience from the
country they were licensed in is required. Without the proof, they will remain in GDL for
a minimum period of 2 years, in which the last 12 consecutive months are licence
suspension or cancellation free.
NOTE: Alberta has reciprocal licensing agreements with the following countries: