Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain temporary driving license, applicant has to approach the ministry of foreign affairs. contact link
2. Applicant has to get the application form from the respective office.
3. Complete the application form with necessary details.
4. Make sure that the applicant should have the necessary documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Submit the application form along with the documents to the concerned officer.
6. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
7. After verification process, authority will issue the temporary driving license to the applicant.
   

• Completed application form
• Passport (Original and Photocopy)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) Certificate
• Driving School Certificate
• An Eye Test Certificate
• Foreign driving license (Original and Photocopy)
• Photograph
• Residence permit
  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Tele: (+251) 5-51-73-45
Fax : (+251) 5-51-43-00
Contact link

• Applicant who wants to drive a car in Ethiopia is eligible to apply.
• To drive, a person needs to be 18 years old and above with the driving school certificate and an eye test certificate.
  

Fee will be disclosed by the authority at the time of application submission.

Validity is mentioned on the driving license.

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The processing time for this procedure is takes up to 3-5 days.

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• Driving is on the right-hand side of the road.
• The speed limit for cars and motorcycles in towns and villages is 30-50 km/h and outside towns 100 km/h
• Drivers are not permitted to use their mobile phones while driving
• Motorcyclists must wear crash helmets
• It is not permitted honking a horn when not necessary
• Children under 7 years of age are not permitted to be in the front seat
• Seat belts are compulsory for a driver and front seat passenger
• It is required to have a first aid kit in each car
• The third party insurance is mandatory.
• All vehicles must have a windshield sticker displayed as proof of insurance
  

• Full name.
• Address.
• Date of birth
• Mobile number
• Foreign driving license details
  

To drive a car in Ethiopia, the applicant must need the temporary driving license.

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