Botswana - Apply for Extension of Classes on a Driving Permit

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. Applicants should Head to any licensed driving school (of their choice) for training for the appropriate class extension required.
2. The application for extension/additional classes on a driving permit shall then be made to the Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS) offices countrywide. Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS) Offices Locations & Contact Details
3. Applicants are required to complete the following forms; Application for a Botswana Driving license/permit form, for Applicants of 65 years or older or applying for a class C, C1, EC, or EC1 license are also required to additionally submit the Health Declaration form (DL31) or if deemed necessary by Licensing Authority, forms are available at the Enquiries Desk at any of the offices of the Department of Road Transport and Safety or directly download them using this links
   • Application for Driving License Form-DL 1
   • Health Declaration form (DL31) (valid for 30 days).
4. Applicants will then be required to go to the eye screening office for an eye examination. In the case of applicants with eyesight challenges, the Registration and Licensing Officer at the Regional Department of Road Transport and Safety office would refer them to be seen by an external eye specialist for further testing.
5. Only after the external eye specialist recommends that the driving license extension classes application process will commence i.e. (Driver License Theory test and practical test) be continued should the applicants return to the Registration and Licensing Officer with the results and recommendations.
6. Applicants should then submit the duly completed application forms along with the relevant attachments as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page, to the Registration and licensing Officer at the nearest Department of Road Transport and Safety office (DRTS) for approval.
7. On receipt of the application file, the Registration and licensing officer will then verify, if all the necessary information and documents have been provided for processing.
8. Applicants will then be advised to pay for the theory test, Question Booklet, and practical test please refer to the “Fees” section of this page for more information, payments shall be made at the DRTS cash counter and applicants are issued a payment receipt.
9. Present the payment receipt to the Registration and Licensing Officer, who will then book the applicant for the theory exams, practice exams and issue him/her with an acknowledgment letter indicating the preferred method of testing (electronic or manual) and the appointed time and venue, where the theory test/ practical driving test will be conducted.
10. Applicants are required to arrive on time at the exam room and undergo the exams based on the instructions received for the chosen method. The pass mark for the theory test is 26 out of 30 for classes A, B, F, and H, and 39 out of 45 for classes C, C1, EB, EC, and EC1.
11. After passing the theory test, the applicant will be required to Undertake the two-step practical test (yard and road), in that order, Note; candidates are only allowed to do the road test after successful completion of the yard portion.
12. Applicants will be notified of the result of their theory test and practical test by phone, mail, or SMS, unsuccessful applicants must reapply for the theory test only after 14 days have elapsed.
13. Successful candidates will be issued with the practical test results, If successful, the applicant should head to the nearest DRTS office and submit the following documents ( Current driving test, Theory test results, practical test results, valid identity card, and eye screening results) to be validated by the Registration and Licensing Officer. if everything is in order the applicant will be issued with an invoice indicating the fee that is to be paid.
14. Proceed to the DRTS cash counter and make payment against the invoice and obtain a payment receipt.
15. Present the payment receipt to the Registration and Licensing Officer and have one's photo taken. After the photo is taken, sign on the signature pad, and collect the printed driving license with the extended/added driving classes against their identity document.

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Required Documents

• Duly completed and signed Application for Driving License Form-DL 1
  • Health Declaration form (DL31)
• Valid current driving license
• Valid identification document
  • Certified copy of National Identify Card (Omang)
  • Certified copy of Passport
  • Certified copy of Exemption certificate or Residence and Work Permit
  • Refugee Identification Card (Refugees)
• Two (02) passport-sized photos

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Road Transport and Safety
(Ministry of Transport and Communications)
physical address: Tshomarelo House
Botswana Savings Bank Building
postal address: Private Bag 0054 Gaborone
Botswanav
Tel. (+267) 368-8600
Fax. (+267) 397-1117/1114
Toll-Free Number: 17779
Email: mtcpro​@gov.bw
Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS) Offices Locations & Contact Details
Ministry of Transport and Communications Offices Locations & Contact Details
Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.

Eligibility

• Holders of valid driver’s licenses that wish to extend their driving license classes are eligible to apply.

Fees

• Theory Test is BWP52.00
• Question Booklet​
  • BWP39.00 - Classes A1, B, EB, and F
  • BWP65.00 - Classes C, C1, EC, and EC1
• Practical test (yard and road) BWP 52.00
• Driving license BWP 91.00
• Additional/extension of a driving license classes BWP.50.00

Validity

• The driving license card is valid for five (5) years and renewable thereafter.

Documents to Use

• Application for Driving License Form-DL 1
• Health Declaration form (DL31) (valid for 30 days).
• Eye Test Form

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Processing Time

• The processing time is usually within two (02) weeks.

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Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Identification document number
• Nationality
• Current driving license detail
• The class one wish to apply/extend for
• The preferable mode one wishes to do the theory exam (electronic or manually)
• Conduct details (telephone/mobile number, residential/email/postal address)
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• The driving license is issued as an authority to allow a person to drive a motor vehicle of any class on a road in Botswana.
• No person is allowed to drive a motor vehicle on road in Botswana unless he is the holder of a valid driving license or a provisional license endorsed in respect of that class of vehicle.
• Any person driving a motor vehicle on a road is required by law to carry his driving license or provisional license, and on being so required by a police officer, produce it for examination.
• The driving license shows compliance with Botswana traffic laws regarding driving.

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External Links

Driving License Application Process
Botswana Road Traffic Act-2003

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