Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Driver License, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, Federal Republic of Somalia link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. The applicant needs to save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. The applicant may need to provide a passport-sized photograph and have the biometric information (such as fingerprints) recorded as part of the application process.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a driver's license.
13. Ensure that all the details on the license are accurate and that it is valid for the type of vehicle they intend to drive.
14. This entire process can be completed within 2 - 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Valid identification documents (e.g., passport, voter ID card, driver's license).
• Proof of residency (if applicable).
• Proof of passing a driving test
• Payment of proof

Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development


Federal Republic of Somalia
Hussein Elabe Fahie Building Afgoye Road-KM5 Mogadishu, Somalia
Email: info@mop.gov.so
Phone: +252615040610
Contact- link

The eligibility requirements for applying for a driver's license in Somalia vary depending on the region. However, the general requirements are as follows:

• They must be at least 18 years old.
• They must have a valid passport or other identification document.
• They must pass a written and driving test.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• A driver's license is valid for 5 years.

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• This entire registration process can be completed within 2 -3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Mobile number
• Email
• Medical details
• Driving test details
• License Issuance
• Photos
• Fee receipt

• A driver's license in Somalia is a document issued by the government that authorizes a person to operate a motor vehicle on public roads. The requirements for obtaining a driver's license in Somalia vary depending on the region.

There are several benefits to applying for a driver's license in Somalia. Here are a few of them:
Legality. It is illegal to drive in Somalia without a valid driver's license.
Safety. A driver's license shows that the driver has the knowledge and skills necessary to drive safely.
Employment opportunities. Many employers require their employees to have a driver's license.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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More information which might help people.