You should expect to take Wisconsin’s knowledge and road skills tests: Québec is not on the state’s published test-waiver list.

§343.16(1)(a)

Except as provided in sub. (2) (cm) and (e) , the examinations of applicants for licenses authorizing operation of “Class A”, “Class B”, “Class C”, “Class D” or “Class M” vehicles shall include both a knowledge test and an actual demonstration in the form of a driving skills test of the applicant’s ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a representative vehicle.

§343.16(1)(d)

The chief administrator of the division of motor vehicles may, with the appropriate official of another country or of a province or other subdivision of another country, enter into a reciprocal agreement under which this state and the other country, province or other subdivision agree to waive any knowledge test and driving skills test of an applicant for an operator’s license to operate “Class D” vehicles, as described in s. 343.04 (1) (d) , or “Class M” vehicles, as described in s. 343.04 (1) (e) , or both, if the applicant possesses a valid license to operate those vehicles, other than an instructional permit, issued by this state or the other country, province or other subdivision.

Foreign motorists from France, Germany, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) or Taiwan (Republic of China) who apply for a class D Regular Wisconsin driver license may be eligible to have the knowledge and skills tests waived.

Foreign-license applicant instructions

Hold an Instruction Permit for at least seven days (unless you hold a valid foreign driver license and have passed the knowledge test)

New Wisconsin residents

If Wisconsin residency is established, the person must obtain a Wisconsin license within 60 days.

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When applying for an original (first) Wisconsin instruction permit, driver license or identification card (ID), you must provide a document from each category.

Proof of identity

A valid (or expired eight years or less) photo driver license or photo ID card issued by Wisconsin or another jurisdiction, except a province of the Dominion of Canada

Proof of name and date of birth

A driver license or ID issued by another jurisdiction except the Dominion of Canada, or a Province thereof, that bears a photo of the applicant or the applicant’s full name and date of birth

Proof of name and date of birth

A valid foreign passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form

Legal presence; non-REAL ID

A nonimmigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa status for entry into the United States

Canadian citizens

If you are a Canadian citizen residing outside the United States, you are not required to apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate.

Proof of Wisconsin residency

All documents for proof of Wisconsin residency must contain your name and current Wisconsin address. REAL ID compliant cards require two (2) proofs of residency.

Proof of identity

Social security card issued by the Social Security Administration

Social Security number

If you are not eligible for a Social Security number, you must sign form MV3741, Social Security Number Non-Eligibility Certification Statement.

Application instructions

You will need to visit a **DMV service center** and present an MV3001 application when you:

Driver-license fees

|Knowledge and Signs tests |$0 |

Driver-license fees

|Skills exam (Class D) – charged for every appointment not canceled 24 hours in advance |$15 |

Driver-license fees

|Original probationary (Class D) (expires 2 years from next birthday) |$28 |

Road test

A road test is a behind-the-wheel test taken in your vehicle with a DMV examiner.