Ivory Coast - Convert a Foreign Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. Book an appointment

   (i) Due to the on-going corona virus epidemic, the Centre de Gestion Intégrée de service(CGI) advises all applicant to make an appointment booking first, via QUIPUX website link link

   (ii) Click on the far right side of your screen, Make appointment option tab.

   (iii) You will be redirected to the next page, fill out all mandatory fields accurately {location, under formality select “permis de conduire”, CGI agency that you wish to fill your application with, date, time, email address, full name, phone number, identification document, document number)

   (iv) Accept terms and conditions then click on “To send” tab.

   (v) You will receive details of your appointment, indicating that it has been taken into account by the CGI.

   (vi) Alternative you can call the CGI toll free number 1320 or (+225) 21006929 to make the booking appointment or for inquires.

2. File your applicant

   (i) Visit the regional integrated Service Management Center (CGI) office, you had book an appointment with at the specific date and time.

   (ii) Approach the Department of transportation service desk and express your interest, fill out the application form accurately.

   (iii) Pick the control ticket service number and wait for your ticket number to be called.

   (iv) Submit the completed form along with the supporting documents (listed below) to the attending official for verification and processing.

   (v) Payment the application fees at the in-house bank, upon which you will be issued with a receipt.

3. Obtaining a certificate of competence (C of C)

   (i) When an applicant is satisfied that he can take a driving test, he shall be required to book for a test stating the date, and time and location he/she would like to go for the driving test. A test booking certificate shall be issued upon payment of the prescribed exam fee.

   (ii) The driving tests are conducted by driving test examiners (CGI) and shall include a test of the applicant’s.

   (a) Knowledge of the rules of road;

   (b) Knowledge of recognized road signals and road signs;

   (c) Knowledge of any authorized road or Highway Code; and

   (d) Physical fitness to drive a motor vehicle of the class for which the license is required.

   (iii) Once an applicant has passed a driving test, he/she shall be issued with a certificate of competence (C of C) indicating the class or classes of motor vehicle he is permitted to drive.

4. Collect your driver’s licence

• After lodging the application and passing the driver’s test, the driver’s licence will be ready for collection in one working day, re-visit the CGI office you had initially file the application with your identification document and collect your license.

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Required Documents

1. Valid identification document

   (i) The ECOWAS member country consular card and the country's national identity card of origin for ECOWAS nationals;

   (ii) Refugee card;

   (iii) Valid passport

2. Original foreign driver's license,
3. Certificate of authenticity of the foreign driving license issued by an authority

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Transport
Abidjan Plateau - POSTEL 2001 building 21st and 15th floor PO
Box: 01 BP 739 Abj 01
Phone: (+225) 20344880 / 20344871/20344875 / 20344858
Fax: (+225) 20 34 48 54
Email: [email protected]
Website: website

QUIPUX
Location: Abidjan Cocody Riviera golf 4, Rue E131
Phone: (+225) 22479560
Email address: [email protected]
Website:website

Integrated Management Center (Centre de GestionIntégrée de service (CGI)
Department of transportation in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Address: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Phone: (+225) 21230740

Integrated Management CenterYopougon(Centre de GestionIntégrée de service (CGI)
Department of motor vehicles in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Address: S 608, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Phone: +225 21 23 07 46

Eligibility

• Foreigners with a valid foreign driving license.

Fees

• Licence fee 85,000 FCFA
• Exam fee 3,500 FCFA

Validity

• The licence is valid for one year and renewable

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Required Information

1. Name of the applicant
2. Contact details
3. Details of the foreign driver’s licence
4. Residential address
5. Gender and age
6. Type of driving class
7. Nationality

Need for the Document

• Foreigners who would wish to convert their foreign driving license to an Ivorian driver’s licence and be able to drive legally in Ivory Coast.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Driver’s license can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• (ministry of transport)
• (QUIPUX)
• (CGI)

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