Maldives - Exchange your Foreign Driving License

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Procedure

1. Take a token number and when your number is displayed, submit the filled application form with the necessary documents to the service counter. (when the staff at the counter checks the documents and form, collect the permit to drive form the counter)
2. Make the payment and obtain the payment receipt. (The date and time to collect the driving license card and permit will be included in the payment receipt.)
3. Go to the service counter on the date and time specified on the payment receipt (after taking a token number) and submit the payment receipt.
4. Fill and submit the slip issued by the counter and obtain the Driving License and the Vehicle driving permit.

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Required Documents

• Filled LL1 Form
• 1 Passport size photo (taken no later than 03 months).
• Foreign License Card (original and copy).
• Passport (original and copy).
• Work permit (original and copy) only for foreigners.
• Payments slip (to collect the license).
• National Identity card, if Maldivian (copy and original).

Office Locations & Contacts

Transport Authority

First Floor, Huravee Building,

Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male.

Phone: (+960) 3343433

Eligibility

• Must be 18 or above 18 years.
• The foreign Vehicle Driving License should be a license which is accepted by Transport Authority.
• The foreign Vehicle Driving License should not be expired.
• The foreign Vehicle Driving License should not be a temporary license.
• Should have passed the driving test

Fees

• Rf 250 (for the Vehicle License Card).
• Rf 50 (for the revenue stamp).

Validity

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Processing Time

• Average time for service: 2 (two) days
• No of visits required: 2 (two)

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Need for the Document

Foreigners and Maldivian requiring obtaining a Vehicle Driving License permit to drive vehicles in Maldives need to apply for the service to Transport Authority.

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