The applicant should go to the offices of Automobile Association of Cote Divoire and pick application forms for an International Drivers Licence/permit (IDP)

• The applicant then fills the form
• The applicant proceeds to a designated bank and pays a fee for acquiring the licence
• The applicant then hands in a filled application form together with a valid Cote Divoire driving permit, passport photos and evidence of payment of fees
• The applicant then waits for a few days for the International Drivers license to be processed.

Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer

1. Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
2. You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
3. Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
   
   

• A photocopy of your current valid Cote Divoire drivers license.
• A passport size photograph - signed by the applicant on the reverse.
• A Fully completed IDP application form.
• Proof of payment of fees for applying for the licence

Ministry of Transports

Gaoussou TOURE

The Ministry of Economic Infrastructure

Mr. Patrick ACHI

Address  : Immeuble Postel 2001, Plateau

B.P. V 6 Abidjan Cte d'Ivoire

Phone: 20 34 73 11

Phone. 20 34 73 15

Email :info@mie.gouv.ci

Fax  : 20 21 37 30

All holders of a valid Ivorian Driver's License and foreign Driving permits which is not less than one year before expiration.

International Driving permit Fees: Cost Processing time

• One year $60.00 2 weeks
• $100.00 3-4 days

• Five year US Driving License Holder $60.00 2 weeks
• $100.00 4 days

• Five year Non US Driving License Holder $100.00 3 weeks
• $115.00 2 weeks
• $135.00 1 week

The permit is Valid for 1 to 5 years

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Processing take 30 working days

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• The holders of an International Drivers licence don't need to get driving permits to drive an appropriate vehicle in the foreign country that they may be traveling to.
• A Cote Divoire driving permit is proof of the applicants proficiency at driving and hence not requiring that you under go any further driving lessons of tests.
• All you need to do is hand in your application for international driving permit and you can start driving across the border without having to worry.
• International Driving Permits cannot be issued to holders of provisional licenses.
• You should ensure that the details on your Cote Divoire Drivers licence are accurate and If there are any errors or you have a change of name or address, you should immediately notify the authority that issued your license.
• The IDP must be applied either in the country of origin or in Cote Divoire and cannot be used there in place of a regular driver's license.

• Name
• Address
• Date/country/town of birth
• Email address
• Contacts
• Cote Divoire Drivers licence number
• CoteDivoire drivers Licence issuing authority
• Vehicle type
• Date of departure

In Cote Divoire permits are issued by Government Agency and private organization in accordance with the Nations Convention on Road Traffic. If you are planning to rent a car or drive a private vehicle, then there is a good chance that you need this special permit. In some cases, the permit must be shown to the rental car agency - in other cases, it's only needed in the event of a traffic accident or violation.

International Driving Permit is recognized throughout Cote Divoire and is mandatory for foreigner to drive when you own one.You can obtain either a one year or 5 year International Driving Permit.

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http://www.international-driver-license.com/Cote-d%27Ivoire.html

http://visacentral.com/international-driving-permits.php

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