If you are a driver who is travelling to Ghana and you would want to drive in Ghana, you will need to know How To Acquire International Driving Permit in Ghana For Foreigners and Ghanaian nationals engaged in cross broader transportation of goods and services.
This will help you get approval from the DVLA.
The DVLA is the only authorized public institution which is mandated to offer this service. Any valid International Driving Permit must be secured from the DVLA. Ghanaian drivers who cross the various boarders by road for transporting goods and services regularly will also require this service.
How To Acquire International Driving Permit in Ghana For Foreigners
INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT
To acquire an International Driving Permit, the applicant must personally contact DVLA.
REQUIREMENTS BY THE DVLA
- The Presence of applicant is required at the Premises of the DVLA to commence the process.
- The applicant must present a valid drivers license/cover note to show he or she is the owner of the license.
- Applicant must provide Two (2) recent passport size pictures to the DVLA
PROCEDURE
- The DVLA will have to Authenticate the applicant’s Driver’s Licence as genuine
- Applicant will have to Pay approved fees to the DVLA
- Filling of forms filled with accurate information
- Applicant will be tested on all Road Signs and Markings, general questions on the country for which the permit is to be issued
- If applicant passes the test and meets all requirements, he or she will be Issued an International Driving Permit
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(An International Driving Permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issue). The applicant will be required to renew the permit every other year.
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