I am exchanging a lost Swiss driving licence for a GB licence.
My second application was posted on 22 April using Tracked 24 but was not delivered to the DVLA until 9 June. The DVLA then temporarily could not locate it and eventually found it, but rejected it because my immigration share code was invalid. The certificate proving my Swiss driving entitlement had also expired during the delay.
On 23 July, I submitted a complete replacement application (my third) containing:
* a new Swiss certificate of entitlement (dated July 14);
* an English translation;
* a completed D1 form;
* photograph;
* postal order;
* valid share code; and
* a covering letter explaining the history.
It was sent in a DVLA envelope addressed to a specific employee who had dealt with the missing application. Royal Mail tracking confirms that the replacement application has now been delivered.
Resolution: YES if the physical GB driving licence is delivered to me before I leave for my flight on 11 August 2026 (I depart from my flat around 05:30).
Update 2026-08-03 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): - The flight departure date has been corrected to early morning on August 11, 2026 (instead of August 12).
The physical licence must be delivered before this new departure time to resolve YES.
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I received this email today:
Good morning,
I have received your application back and can confirm that this has been processed today. The licence will be printed overnight and leave the Agency tomorrow by standard post.
Please allow 7-10 working days for this to be received.
I have responded, asking if I may pay a surcharge for a better postal service such that I receive the licence more quickly.
@Cyril in response I was told no, but that they use second class mail, which delivers within 3 working days usually.
I tried calling DVLA today to confirm if they had received my application, and they said they were unable to confirm that ; they can only confirm processed applications.