Apply In Person

1. The application for Motorcycle Driver License shall be made to the Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS) office which is under, Ministry of Transport and Communications office. DRTS Contact Details.
2. Applicants are required to collect and complete the Application for a Botswana driving license/permit form, obtainable at any of the Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS) offices or directly download it using this link, Application for a Botswana driving license/permit form
3. Applicants will then be required to go to the eye screening office for an eye examination. In the case of applicants with eyesight challenges, the Registration and Licensing Officer at the Regional DRTS office would refer them to be seen by an external eye specialist for further testing.
4. Only after the external eye specialist recommends and result are return to the Registration and Licensing unit for validation, will the driving license application process commence i.e. Driver License Theory test and practical test.
5. Applicants should then submit the duly completed application forms along with the relevant attachments as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, to the Registration and licensing Officer at the nearest DRTS office for approval.
6. On receipt of the application file, the Registration and licensing officer will then verify, if all the necessary information and documents have been provided for processing.
7. Applicants will then be advised to pay for the theory test and Question Booklet at the DRTS cash counter and obtain a payment receipt.
8. Present the payment receipt to the Registration and Licensing Officer, who will then book you for the theory exams and issue you with an acknowledgment letter indicating the preferred method of testing (electronic or manual) and the appointed time and venue, where the theory test will be conducted.
9. Based on the instructions received for chosen method, undergo a test at the appointed time and venue.  The pass mark for the theory test is 26 out of 30 for classes A1 and A (motorcycle).
10. Applicants will be notified of the result of their theory test by phone, mail, or SMS, Unsuccessful applicants must reapply for the theory test only after 14 days have elapsed.
11. If successful, submit your results and supporting documents to the Licensing officer to apply for the Provisional Learner's license and pay the required fee at the DRTS cash counter and obtain a payment receipt.
12. Once you have obtained a provisional/learner's license you may start practicing for the practical driving test (supervised).
13. When ready the applicant must pay and book for practical test (yard and road) at the nearest DRTS office with all documents (Provisional Learner's License, theory test results, and eye screening results).
14. Present the payment receipt to the Registration and Licensing Officer, who will then book you for the practical test and issue you with an acknowledgment letter indicating the appointed time and venue, where the practical test will be conducted.
15. You will then be required to Undertake the two-step practical test (yard and road), in that order, Note; candidates are only allowed to do the road test after successful completion of the yard portion.
16. Successful candidates will be issued with the practical test results, If successful, you should head to the nearest DRTS office and submit the following documents (Provisional Learner's License, theory test results, practical test results, valid identity card, and eye screening results) to be validated by the Registration and Licensing Officer. If everything is in order you will be issued with an invoice indicating the fee that is to be paid.
17. Proceed to the DRTS cash counter and make payment against the invoice and obtain a payment receipt.
18. Present the payment receipt to the Registration and Licensing Officer and have your photo taken. After the photo is taken, sign on the signature pad, and collect your printed motorcycle driving license against your identity document.

• Certified copy of National Identify Card (Omang)
• Certified copy of Passport
• Certified copy of Exemption certificate or Residence and Work Permit
• Refugee Identification Card (Refugees)
• 2 passport-sized photos

Department of Road Transport and Safety
Ministry of Transport and Communications
physical address:
Tshomarelo HouseBotswana Savings Bank Building

postal address:
Private Bag 0054
 GaboroneBotswanav
Tel. (+267) 368-8600
Fax. (+267) 397-1117/1114
Toll-Free Number: 17779
Email: mtcpro​@gov.bw
Ministry Contact Details
Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS) Regional Offices Contact Details.
Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.

All citizens and residents, or visitors with exemption certificates, who meet the below age criteria may apply for a Botswana driving license.
Class of license

• Class of license: A1 and A (motorcycle) Minimum age requirements: 18 years

• Theory Test is BWP52.00
• Question Booklet​
• BWP39.00 - Classes A, A1.
• Provisional learner’s license BWP 39.00
• Practical test (yard and road) BWP 52.00
• Driving license BWP 91.00

• The motorcycle driving license card is valid for five (5) years unless suspended, canceled, or revoked by the authority.
• A vehicle license must be renewed annually, ideally 3 months before expiry.

Application for a Botswana driving license/permit form
Health Declaration Form To be completed by a certified doctor] (if deemed necessary by Licensing Authority)
Eye-Test Form To be completed by a licensing authority or certified eye doctor if deemed necessary by Licensing Authority.

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• The time frame accumulatively for processing the application is within 3 months.

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IMPORTNANT NOTES

• Foreign nationals and holders of driving licenses issued by foreign countries, who are resident in Botswana, must apply for the Botswana driving license, by undertaking the foreign licence conversion process.
• SADC nationals do not need to convert their driving licences from their home country.
• Visitors may use driving licenses from their home country for a maximum of 90 days in any calendar year. Alternatively, visitors may use their international driving permit for the life of that permit.

• Full name of the applicant
• Identification document number
• Nationality
• The class you wish to apply for;
• The preferable mode you wish to do the theory exam (electronic or manually)
• Conduct details (telephone/mobile number, residential/email/postal address)
• Declaration by the applicant

• The driving license is issued as an authority to allow a person to drive a motor vehicle of any class on a road in Botswana.
• No person is allowed to drive a motor vehicle on road in Botswana unless he is the holder of a valid driving license or a provisional license endorsed in respect of that class of vehicle.
• Any person driving a motor vehicle on a road is required by law to carry his driving license or provisional license, and on being so required by a police officer, produce it for examination.
• The driving license shows compliance with Botswana traffic laws regarding driving.

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• Driver license can be used as proof of identity.

Gov.BW Driving Licence Application

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