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What license do you need for a motorhome: rules in Argentina and Germany

23.01.2026 20:26 1 min 1 source
ka-news DEU
What license do you need for a motorhome: rules in Argentina and Germany
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Argentina

In Argentina, the driving license requirements for a motorhome depend on the vehicle's gross weight. If the weight exceeds 3500 kg, a class C license is required. The process includes holding a previous license, a theoretical course, a psychophysical exam, and a practical test on the appropriate vehicle. For motorhomes up to 3500 kg, a class B license is sufficient. If the vehicle is registered as a bus and not homologated as a motorhome, professional class D licenses may be required.

Germany

In Germany, category B allows driving motorhomes up to 3.5 tons. For heavier motorhomes up to 7.5 tons, category C1 is required. Since October 2025, the EU has adopted new rules that, after implementation, will allow category B holders to drive vehicles up to 4.25 tons after additional training.

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