Getting a driving licence in Latvia as a student
Studying in Riga and want to drive? Here's how to get or confirm a licence while keeping up with your studies, and how to drive confidently around the city.
English-friendly · flexible schedule
Lessons and CSDD preparation in English, Latvian and Russian. We take evening and weekend slots — fitting around your study timetable and deadlines.
Hold a foreign licence?
Check whether you need to exchange it with the licence-exchange checker.
What a student should know
From scratch or confirm
Get a Latvian licence from scratch, or exchange/confirm a foreign one — we'll work through your case.
Flexible schedule
Evening and weekend lessons — we fit around your study timetable.
Your choice of language
Lessons in English, Latvian or Russian; we'll point you to the current CSDD exam-language options.
Confidence in the city
Routes like campus – dorm – centre, parking and carsharing — real Riga situations.
Frequent questions
Can I learn to drive in English?
Yes — lessons are available in English, Latvian and Russian. Confirm the CSDD exam language at csdd.lv.
I'm from outside the EU — do I need to exchange my licence?
Often yes, sometimes with an exam. Check the licence-exchange checker and csdd.lv.
How do I fit lessons around studying?
We use evening and weekend slots and plan the intensity around your schedule and deadlines.
Where do I start?
With a diagnostic lesson: we assess your skills and build a plan around your timeline.
This information is for orientation and may change — always confirm the current rules at csdd.lv.