Barbados - Apply for Temporary Driver License

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Procedure

1. Proceed to the Ministry of Transport and Works which is located at Pine East-West Boulevard, St. Michael.
2. A Barbadian who has obtained a licence abroad, or a new resident who holds a valid foreign licence, may apply to the Licensing Authority for a Barbados driving licence.
3. The application must be made on the prescribed form and the relevant licence fee must be paid.
4. A test may be required at the discretion of the Authority.

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Required Documents

The applicant must be in possession of a valid driving licence issued by the traffic authorities in his/her country of normal residence.

Office Locations & Contacts

Location

A visitor or temporary resident of Barbados may obtain a temporary driving permit by applying to:

• The Licensing Authority offices at The Pine, St. Michael, Oistins in Christ Church and Holetown in St. James
• At any approved hired car agency.

Contact

Minister - The Honourable John Boyce, MP

Permanent Secretary - Mr. Lionel Nurse

Chief Technical Officer - Mr. Frank Thornhill

Ministry Of Transport and Work

Pine East-West Boulevard, St. Michael, Barbados

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 246-429-2191

Fax: 246-437-8133

Please follow the link for more information

http://www.mtw.gov.bb/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=64

Eligibility

Temporary resident of Barbados and a holder of other country's driver's license where the applicant normally resides.

Fees

Driving Licence And Permit Fees

• Theory Test - $30.00
• Visitors permit - $10.00 for less than two months
• Visitors Permit - $100.00 for two months and over and up to a maximum of one year.

Other Fees

• Bicycles - 25.00
• Regulation Tests - 30.00
• Highway Codes - 20.00
• Conductor Badges - 80.00
• Private Service Vehicle Badges - 70.00
• Tariff Cards - 10.00
• Limited Trade Plates(per pair) - 190.00
• Provisional License Plates - 25.00
• Special Permits - 25.00
• Weight Certificates - 25.00
• Vehicle Inspections - 100.00
• Road Worthy Certificates - 25.00
• Vehicle Investigations(new) - 50.00
• Driving License Permits - 80.00

Validity

The temporary driver's license will be valid for one year or until the expiry of the applicants driving licence, whichever is the shorter time.

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