Driving license in Uganda

Armand · 2012-06-14T14:59:02+02:00

Explore the steps for foreigners to obtain a driving license in Uganda, including required documents, costs, and testing details.

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP14 June 2012 12:59:02

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Hi all,

Can a foreigner take the driving test in Uganda?

What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Uganda?

Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate?

How much does it cost?

Thank you for participating .

Armand

Pareshuganda Member

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PareshugandaMember19 June 2012 08:47:01

Hi,

You can get driving license in Uganda with lots of formalities and bureaucracy and frequent flying (literally...on boda boda )to Face Technology.

You can exchange your country's permit with Uganda's but I suggest you get the new one to avoid double hassle of getting it back when you leave.

You can also find some agent who can do some running for you at little charge so you just have to go for photograph and collection of permit (you can also send someone to collect).

Hope this helps.

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础耻谤茅濒颈别ViP19 June 2012 09:06:59

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Thank you Pareshuganda for your help!

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indigo_mod Member

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indigo_modMember28 April 2014 07:31:42

Dear All,

Can any one let me know how to take drivers licence and what is the procedures, I am new to this place and is work permit required to obtain Drivers Licence here.

joanneb Active member

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joannebActive member29 April 2014 16:57:11

Hi
Yes , if you are a non Ugandan, you will need a work permit before you can be issued with a driving licence here.

DENOH Member

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DENOHMember21 September 2014 05:50:57

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Ivan33 New member

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Ivan33New member12 July 2016 15:15:07

so I can exchange my European drivers licence for an Ugandan one without being Ugandan citizen or resident?

Cymoncharnley Member

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CymoncharnleyMember03 July 2017 07:20:37

To transfer your country of residence driving permit to Ugandan - go to Face Technologies.
Their requirements are : be a resident or have a work permit, spouse / dependents passes qualify.
Your driving permit must be valid. (international driving permits do not apply)
Take copies of these with you

Complete some forms, pay URA fees and within a few days you will receive your Ugandan permit (valid for 2 years)
They do not retain your original permit
The renewal process is quicker

NB : be sure to indicate which licences you want i.e. motor car / motor cycle.
if you intend to tow a trailer - be certain to specify this. As a car with trailer licence is a difference licence category.