Foreign License Conversion
in Wakayama Prefecture
Wakayama's licensing center for foreign-license holders is administered by Wakayama Prefectural Police (和歌山県警察). Below is the official source, the test center's main address, English support status, and any special notes.
- Police organization:
- Wakayama Prefectural Police (和歌山県警察)
- Test center:
- Wakayama Traffic Safety Center (和歌山交通安全センター)
- Test languages:
- 20 languages (nationwide standard since June 2024)
PDF guidance only (no dedicated HTML page).
Always verify on the prefectural police's official page before you go — addresses, reservation methods, and document requirements change frequently.
The 6-step process (eligibility → translation → appointment → document screening → 50-question test → practical test) is the same nationwide. See the main hub for the complete walkthrough, document checklist, and translation services.
Source: Wakayama Prefectural Police (和歌山県警察) official website, surveyed 2026-05-11. Test-center addresses, reservation methods, and English support are subject to change. Always confirm on the official page before you go.