Cameroon - Apply for International Driver License (IDL)

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Procedure

1. Go to the licensing office and complete an application.
2. Submit the completed form along with the certified copies of your documents.
3. Present your valid national driving license.
4. Pay the application fee.
5. The IDL will be issued after two weeks.

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

• Your national driver's license: category B, C or D
• Certified photocopy of the passport
• Certified photocopy of the visa or residence permit
• Certified photocopy of the national identity card
• Certified photocopy of the driving license

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Transport Website

Eligibility

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The International Driving License (IDL) will be issued two weeks after you have submitted all the required documents and have paid the fee.

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

An International Driving License (IDL) is a document recognized in many countries which allows the holder to drive a private motor vehicle while travelling abroad. To be valid the IDL must be accompanied by a valid license from the home country. The document is a multiple language translation of the holder's national driver's license, complete with photograph and other personal details.

Information which might help

Remember that you must bring along your driving license issued in Cameroon during your trip abroad. The international driving license is only a translation of your local driving license, you must be able to present both at all times.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

http://www.guide.mboa.info/transport/fr/vivre/actualite/2303,comment-obtenir-un-permis-de-conduire-international.html

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