Malawi - Obtain an International Driver Permit / License (IDL, IDP)

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Procedure

1. To apply for an International Driving License visit the Road Traffic Directorate Office.
2. Application forms to obtain an IDL are available at the service counters or you may download one from their website (link is provided under 'Documents to Use' section).
3. Present the original copy of your valid Malawi Driving license. You may be asked to submit a photocopy of your identity card and license so be ready to submit one.
4. You also need to submit two portrait photograph.
5. Pay the application fee.

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.
   
   

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• 2 x Portrait Photograph
• Valid driver's license

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate Of Road Traffic and Safety Services

P/Bag 257
Lilongwe

Physical Address
Along Chilambula Road, Opposite Road Authority

Email:
[email protected]

Phone:
+265 1 756 138
+265 1 756 501

Eligibility

• Applicant must be of minimum age for the vehicle category and/or permit applied for.
• Not disqualified from obtaining or holding any learner licence, driving licence, international driving permit or professional driving permit
• No learner licence, driving licence, international driving permit or professional driving permit held by me within the past three years has been suspended or cancelled.
• Do not suffer from any of the following diseases or disabilities:
  • Uncontrolled epilepsy;
  • Sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting due to hypertension or any other disease;
  • Any form of mental illness to such a degree that it is necessary for the applicant to be detained, supervised, controlled and treated as a patient in terms of the mental health legislation;
  • Any condition causing muscular incoordination;
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus; and
  • Any other disease or disability which is likely to render the applicant incapable of effectively driving and controlling a motor vehicle of the class applied for in traffic without endangering public safety.
• Not addicted to the use of any drug, having a narcotic effect or the excessive use of intoxicating liquor.
• Applicant must meet the minimum vision requirements prescribed in regulation 7 for the vehicle category applied for and do not suffer from defective vision when using: NO corrective lenses / CORRECTIVE LENSES
• Applicant must not be suffering from any medical condition that disqualifies him/her from holding a driving licence in terms of the

provisions of the Road Traffic Act and regulations and for purposes of driving a motor vehicle

Fees

International Driving Permit (application and issue) : MWK 15,000-

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT
• Medical Certificate

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Town and country of birth of the applicant
• Permanent place of Residence:

Need for the Document

IDLs are not intended to replace valid Macau driver's licenses and should only be used as a supplement to a valid license. Make sure that when you travel abroad you carry with you both your Macau Driver's License and your IDL.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services

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