The Automobile Association (AA) In Kenya is the only authorized issuer of the International Driving Permits (IDL) in Kenya. Applications for the International Driving License is done through the AA.

Apply In-person:

1. Visit any Automobile Association (AA) In Kenya offices in Kenya to make the application.
2. Fill in the required information in application form and attach relevant.
   
3. Pay the application fees. The application fees are as follows:-
   

   (a) 1 year validity Ksh 6,000 for AA members and Ksh 9,000 for AA non-members
   

   (b) 2 years validity Ksh 11,000 for AA members and 16,000 for AA non-member
   

   (c) 3 years validity Ksh 15,000 for AA members and 24,000 for AA non-member.
   

   • AA members are charged a lower fee than AA non members
     

4. Submit the application form, accompanied by the required documents and payment receipts to the AA offices for processing.
   
5. It will be processed within 20 minutes.
   
   

Apply Online:

1. To Apply For International Driving License, the applicant has to make the application online via – link
2. The applicant has to select the IDP and click the “Next” button.
3. The applicant has to enter the all the necessary details and click the “Next” button.
4. Also, upload all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page and click the “Next” button.
5. Pay the required amount of fee in online mode and click the “Submit” button.
6. For more details about fee is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. Then the application will be processed further.
9. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
10. The applicant will get the license through mail.
11. This entire process can be completed within 5 – 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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.

1. 2 passport size photos ( with applicant's name written on the back)
   
2. Original/ copy valid Kenya Driving License
   
3. Copy of valid Kenya Driving License
   
4. Copy of Passport
   
5. Copy of National ID
   
6. Membership Card
   
7. Relevant Fee / payment receipt.
   
   

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) - Head Office
Physical Address:316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi
P.O Box 3602 -00506, Nairobi
Kenya
Mobile Number: Safaricom: 0709 932 000/ Telkom: 020 6632 000
Call Center: Safaricom Line: 0709 932 300 /Telkom Line: 020 6632 300
Email: info@ntsa.go.ke
Complains: complaints@ntsa.go.ke
Report corruption here: integrity@ntsa.go.ke
E-Citizen Queries: Safaricom Line: 0709 932 300/Telkom Line: 020 6632 300
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• One must have an valid Driving License
  
• The person applying for the motor vehicle driving license must be over 18 years of age.
  
• A person applying for a motorcycle license must be over 16 years of age.
  
• When you make a declaration as to whether or not that you are suffering from any such disease or physical disability which would result to cause road accident while you are driving.
  
• You are able to read with glasses if worn, a motor vehicle identification plate at a distance of 25 meters. Note that, a blind person or a person whose one eye is blind is not allowed to possess a driving licence.
  
  

Cost for International Driving License

1. One (1) year validity Ksh 6,000 for AA members and Ksh 9,000 for AA non-members
   
2. Two (2) years validity Ksh 11,000 for AA member and 16,000 for AA non-members.
   
3. Three (3) years validity Ksh 15,000 for AA member and 24,000 for AA non-members.
   
   

• The validity period can be 1 year, 2 years or 3 years depending on the type of license you paid for.
  
  

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• The processing time takes 20 minutes.
  
  

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1. Acquire and fill application form from AA offices or AA website
   
2. Pay appropriate fees and attached payment receipt together with required documents for submission.
   
3. Submit application documents for processing
   
4. Collection of IDL from AA offices. Download Forms
   
   

1. Full names
   
2. Email/ Postal address
   
3. Nationality
   
4. Place and date of birth
   
5. Kenya driving license number
   
6. Expiry date of Kenya driving license
   
7. Driving licence class
   
8. AA membership number
   
   

• The International Driving Permit is a translation of your local license which allows motorists to drive in foreign countries without having to obtain the local driver's license. This does not require you to undergo any driving lessons
  
• The international driving license is issued as an authority to allow a person to drive a motor vehicle of any class on a road in Kenya.
  
• The international driving licence shows compliance with Kenya traffic laws regarding driving.
  
  

• AA (Automobile Association) Kenya is the largest Automobile Association in Kenya with over 100,000 members and branch offices in all major towns countrywide
  
  

• The international driving license can be used for identification purpose.
  
  

• IDL Kenya
  
  

• An international driving license is a special permit that allows drivers to drive vehicles in other countries without additional tests or applications. If you wish to travel abroad and would like to drive in another country, you will very likely require an international driving license.