Driving Overseas

AFI stands for “Allied Forces in Italy” that lets military and local police agencies know that you are authorized to operate vehicles registered in the AFI system. Airmen and dependents must have an AFI license to register & drive an AFI registered vehicle in Italy (military member must complete the AFI license process before dependents can be issued). An AFI license is not valid without a valid driver’s license so you must carry both with you at all times and only AFI license holders are authorized to drive an AFI registered vehicle.

AFI driver’s licenses are only valid in Italy. So if you plan to travel outside of Italy, you’ll need an International Driving Permit and the U.S. Department of State authorizes only two agencies to issue them:

AAA or American Automobile Touring Alliance AATA

Age Requirements: Be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license.

AFI Study Material: Obtain study guide & other information relevant to driving in Italy and Apply for AFI License with the Pass and Registration SharePoint site and Aviano Mobile App.

Complete online test:

Submit application online:

• Aviano Motor Vehicle Registration Office

1. Cash
   • Enter Autostrada [Highway]: Push red button. Take ticket.
   • Exit Autostrada: Insert ticket. Place required change in bucket or insert bills [Euros only]. The gate will lift.
2. Card: Debit, Credit, or Via Card [Pre-paid toll card]
   • Same process as above, but with card.
   • Buy Via Cards at Punto Blu points, tobacco shops, toll booth operators, Autogrills, or highway gas stations.
     NOTE: Chip cards present the fewest issues at booths.
3. Telepass: Device attaches to window and debits your account when you drive through a Telepass lane.
   • Enter Autostrada: Camera scans window device.
   • Exit Autostrada: Camera scans window device. When the camera validates device and the light is green, you can go.