Ethiopia - Convert a foreign Driver License to Ethiopian Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for Conversion of a foreign driving license into an Ethiopian driving license is done at the Ministry of Transport, Ethiopia contact link
2. Applicant has to enter all information that is mentioned under “Required Information” section of this page.
3. Applicant must make sure to carry all documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Applicant must have both photocopies and originals of the required documents.
5. Applicant must attach photocopies of documents (whichever is required) along with the application form while submitting.
6. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly, applicant can get their document within 5 days.
8. If the application is rejected, the applicant has to undergo the application procedure from the beginning.
   

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Required Documents

• Passport
• Foreign Driving License
• Foreigners Certificate
• Work Permit
• Passport Size Photographs – 2
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ethiopian Road Transport Authority,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact: +251115516166
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

Foreigners who are willing to stay in Ethiopia permanently are eligible.

Fees

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

Valid for a period of 3 years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Processing time for this procedure is 5 days.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  

Required Information

• Full Name
• Residential Address
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Postal Address
• Foreign Driving License Number
  

Need for the Document

This certificate is necessary for a foreigner to drive a motor vehicle in Ethiopia.

Information which might help

Special Types of Motor Vehicles have to get a special authorization is required from the authority.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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