Fiji - Obtain a Drivers License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To get the driver’s license, you must visit the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Fiji. Contacts
2. The driver’s license application form must be obtained from the authorities in the LTA office or else you can download it from the website. Application Form
3. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The application form should be filled with necessary details, and then you should it to the CSO – Customer Service Officer.
5. The CSO will update your application details in the system.
6. After that, you have to pay the application fee which is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. After verifying the application form, the applicant will be provided with the Fiji Driver’s license.
8. The processing time will be intimated by the authorities in the Fiji LTA office.
9. With the fee receipt, the Driving license card must be printed in the Printing office.
   

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Required Documents

• Duly completed Driving license Application Form
• Original Birth certificate.
• Tax Identification Number.
• Valid Proof of ID.
• Medical examination certificate
• Learners permit card.
• Other License card - If applicable (To surrender)
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Land Transport Authority

CENTRAL EASTER OFFICE
Valelevu Office - Lot 1 Daniva Rd, Valelevu Nasinu, Postal Address: P.O.B​ox 6677, Nasinu.
Phone: 3392166/Fax: 3398925

Lami Office - Cooperative Training Building, Draunibota Lami.
Phone: 3347215/Fax: 3363426

Sports City Office - Sports City Complex, Grantham Road, Suva.
Phone: 3270072/Fax: 3270073

Suva Express Office - Shop 16-17, Plaza 1, Downtown Boulevard, Ellery Street, Suva.
Phone: 3347227

Nausori Office - River Road Nausori, Postal Address - P.O.B​ox 28809, Nausori.
Phone: 3477105/Fax: 3479415

Korovou Office - Korovou, Tailevu, Phone: 3347232

Navua Office - Namosi House Building, Navua Town.
Phone: 3460310/Fax: 3479415


WESTERN DIVISION OFFICE:
Waimalika Office - Waimalika, Nadi. Phone: 6728622/Fax: 6700219

Ba Office - Bank Street, Ba, Postal Address - P. O.Box 145, Ba.
Phone: 6674660/Fax: 6673660

Tavua Office - Lot 13, Naisivi Street, Tavua, Postal Address: P.O.Box 5099, Tavua.
Phone: 6680447/Fax: 6681767

Rakiraki Office - Kala Wati House, Yaratale Road, Rakiraki, Postal Address: P.O.Box 770, Rakiraki.
Phone: 6694838/Fax: 6694829


NORTHERN DIVISION OFFICE:
Vatunibale Office - Bulileka Road, Vatunibale, Postal Address: P.O.Box 149, Labasa.
Phone: 8811853/Fax: 8811903

Labasa Town Office - Civic Center Building, Labasa Town, Postal Address: P.O.Box 149, Labasa.
Phone: 8818174/Fax: 8818175

Savusavu Office - Lot 11 Lesiaceva Road, Savusavu, Postal Address: P.O.Box 91, Savusavu.
Phone: 8850253/Fax: 8850253

Seaqaqa Office - Sugar Cane Farmers Co-op Building, Hospital Road, Seaqaqa.
Phone: 8860215/Fax: 8860214

Taveuni Office - First Light Inn Building, Waiyevo, Taveuni.
Phone: 8880626
Address & Contacts link

Eligibility

To obtain the Driving License, the applicant must have,

• Driving Test Passed (For all Classes).
• Level 1 DDC Passed (Only If application is for Full license for class 1, 2 or 8).
• Level 2 DDC Passed (Only If application is for classes 3, 4 or 5 licenses).
• Provisional License Expired (Only if application is for Full license for class 1, 2 or 8).
  

Fees

• If you have applied for either class 1, 2 or 8 Provisional License then
  • Application Fees $​4.74
  • Issuance of Provisional License $​27.96
  • Issuance of Provisional Label $​5.69
  • Total $​38.39
• If you have applied for a Full license for classes 1,2 and 8, then, (CSO will provide you option if you want the full license for how many years)
  • 1 Year-    $13.74
  • 3 Years - $40.28
  • 6 Years - $80.57
• If you have applied for either class 3, 4 or 5 Full License, the
  • Application fee for PSV Drivers Permit $​9.48
  • Record Alteration Fees $​8.53
  • Issuance of PSV Badge $​6.63
  • Duplication License fee $​7.58
  • Total $​32.22
• If you have applied for Full license for class 6 or 7, then
  • Application fees $​4.74
  • Record Alteration Fees $​8.53
  • Duplicate Card fees $​7.58
  • Total $​20.85
• If you have applied for Full License for class 9, then
  • If you are holder of any other license then,
    • Application fees $​4.74
    • Record Alteration Fees $​8.53
    • Duplicate Card fees - $​7.58
    • Total - $​20.85
  • If class 9 is your first Driver license, then
    • Application fees - $​4.74
      

Validity

The driving license is valid for a period of twelve (12) months or three (3) years or Six (6) years from the date of issue at the option of the holder.

Documents to Use

Driving License Application Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time will be intimated by the authorities in the Fiji LTA office.

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Instructions

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
E.g. the state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

The information needed for filling the application form are:

• Application Type:
  • Select “Driver License”
• Personal Details
  • Name
  • Driver’s License ID
  • Residential Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email
• Competency to Drive (Wherever applicable)
• Particulars of Suspension and Disqualification
• Medical Details
• Signature
• Fees/Receipt Number
  

Need for the Document

To drive vehicle in Fiji, the individual must hold the driving license compulsorily.

Information which might help

There are Driving License - Vehicle Compatibility applicable in Fiji. The different classes of driving license in Fiji are:

• Class 1 - Private and Rental Vehicles
• Class 2 - Taxi and Hire vehicles,
• Class 3 - Minibus and Carriers,
• Class 4 - Omnibus,
• Class 5 - Heavy Goods Vehicles
• Class 6 - Articulated Vehicles
• Class 7 - Farm Machinery and Motorized Wheel Chairs
• Class 8 - Specialized Motorised
• Class 9 - Equipments Cranes, Forklift, Graders, Diggers etc.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The driving license can be used as a proof of identity in Fiji.

External Links

For other Transport related services, always refer to the official website linked here. Website Link

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