Mauritius - Driver License (Car, Motor Bike, Scooter)

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Procedure

Application can be made either in person at the nearest Police Station of applicant or on-line.

Apply In-Person
You could apply for driver license through any of the police stations near to the place where you live in Mauritius. Following are the documents that you should have with you for getting you driver license.

• Birth Certificate
• National Identity Card/ Student Pass as applicable
• Marriage Certificate - married women
• Work/ Residence Permit and Passport - Non-Mauritian Citizen
  

Under heading Office Locations & Contacts of this page you will be able to see contact information which you can use to get in touch will the police call centre to get more information.

Apply On-line

1. You could apply on-line through the police website using the following link : Mauritius Police Force Website
2. All instructions will be provided via an automated email address provided.
3. Applicant will be required to call in person at the On-line Application Centre at the Traffic Branch, Line Barracks within 14 days with the required documents for verification as well as the "Transaction ID" mentioned in the automated reply.
   
   

Note: In both cases if under 18, applicant should be accompanied by responsible party who shall bring along his/her National Identity Card

• After completion of applying for driver license, the police will notify you by way of a registered letter to call in person at the Traffic Branch to take an appointment for the Audio Visual Test.
• For Motor Cars applicant will be notified within one week after receipt of application, by way of a registered letter to call in person at the Traffic Branch to complete other formalities. If all required documents are in order, a Provisional Driving Licence will be issued within three working days.
• In the Audio Visual test, you would have to answer 40 questions which is to test your understanding of traffic signs, traffic rules and traffic signals. This test will also test your ability to hear and your eye sight.
• After completion of Audio Visual Test you will be put through a practical driving test where you will be tested for you knowledge about the vehicle and your driving skills.
• If the authorities are satisfied with your driving skills and you understanding about your knowledge of vehicle and the traffic rules, you will be provided with a driver license.

More information can be found in the following link : More Info

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Required Documents

• Birth Certificate
• National Identity Card/ Student Pass as applicable
• Marriage Certificate - married women
• Work/ Residence Permit and Passport - Non-Mauritian Citizen

Office Locations & Contacts

You could approach any of the police station near to the area where you live, they should be able to help you out in getting driver license.

Information Desk opening hours:
From 0830 hrs to 1600 hrs, Monday to Friday
From 0830 hrs to 1100 hrs, Saturday

Phone: 211 8434, 211 8478
08 1212- Ext 1251 and 1265
Hot Line: 166
Fax: 208 6077
Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

Auto cycle  : 15 yrs
Motorcycle  : 17 yrs
Motorcar  : 18 yrs

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Instructions

• All persons who wish to have a driving a Licence authorising to drive in Mauritius shall make an application to the Commissioner of Police.

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