Taking the MPU in your language
In the MPU it matters what you say and how precisely you say it. If your German is not good enough to talk about feelings, motives and changes, an interpreter is often the better choice. Many assessment centres offer the questionnaires in several languages and accept a sworn interpreter for the interview; some organise one themselves.
Ask the assessment centre before booking: Which languages are possible? Does the centre organise the interpreter or do you? What does it cost? Plan extra time, as an interview with an interpreter takes longer.
Why preparation in your own language helps
Even people who speak good German in daily life often find it hard to explain personal topics in a second language. In the preparation you first find your own words for your story. Then you practise how to say it clearly in the MPU — with or without an interpreter.
In the free first consultation we look at your case and give you an honest assessment.
Can I drive with a foreign or EU licence?
If your right to drive in Germany was revoked or you are under a driving ban, a licence from another country does not help you. Under § 28 (4) and § 29 (3) FeV, a foreign or EU licence is generally not valid in Germany if a German authority or court has revoked your licence or you are banned from driving. This also applies to licences obtained abroad during or after the ban (“driving licence tourism”).
To be allowed to drive with it again, you must apply to the German authority. It checks whether the reasons for the revocation still exist — in practice usually through an MPU. Driving without this permission is a criminal offence.
Living in Germany with a non-EU licence
If you move to Germany with a licence from a non-EU country, it is generally valid for 6 months after you take up residence. After that you need a German licence. Whether a test is necessary depends on the country. This is independent of the MPU — but if your licence was revoked in Germany, the MPU rules described above apply.