Gabon - Apply for International Driver Permit

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Procedure

1. The applicant should go to the offices of Automobile Association of Gabon and pick application forms for an International Drivers Licence/permit (IDP)
2. The applicant then fills the form
3. The applicant proceeds to a designated bank and pays a fee for acquiring the licence
4. The applicant then hands in a filled application form together with a valid Gabon driving permit, passport photos and evidence of payment of fees
5. The applicant then waits for a few days for the International Drivers licence to be processed.

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

• A photocopy of your current valid Gabon drivers license.
• A passport size photograph - signed by the applicant on the reverse.
• A Fully completed IDP application form.
• Proof of payment of fees for applying for the licence .

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Transportation & Civil Aviation

Bote Postale 2087,

Libreville

Telephone :241 (1) 747-197

Fax :241 (1) 747-198

Eligibility

• All holders of a valid Gabon Driver's License and any foreign drivers permit which is not less than one year before expiration.
• The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

Fees

One year $60.00 2 weeks

• $100.00 3-4 days

• Five year International Driving License Holder $60.00 2 weeks
• $100.00 4 days

Validity

The international Drivers license is valid for one year or Five years from the date of issue

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Processing Time

14 to 30 working days

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Instructions

• Holders of an International Drivers license need to get an ordinary driving permits to drive an appropriate vehicle in the Gabon.
• An ordinary driving permit is proof of the applicants proficiency at driving and hence not requiring that you under go any further driving lessons of tests in Gabon.
• All you need to do is hand in your application and you can start driving across the border without having to worry.
• International Driving Permits cannot be issued to holders of provisional licenses in Gabon.
• You should ensure that the details on your Gabon Drivers license are accurate and If there are any errors or you have a change of name or address, you should immediately notify the authority that issued your license.
• The IDP must be applied for in the country of origin and cannot be used there in place of a regular driver's license.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Date/country/town of birth
• Email address
• Contacts
• Gabon Drivers licence number
• Gabon drivers Licence issuing authority
• Vehicle type
• Date of departure

Need for the Document

International Driving Permits are recognized in over 160 countries and they are mandatory in over 80 countries. A similar document, Gabon Driving Permit, is recognized throughout in the 160 countries and is mandatory for driving in Gabon with an international driving .You can obtain either a one year or 5 year International Driving Permit for ordinary driving permit holders.

Different countries have different requirements to drive legally on their public roads so you should verify requirements for a driving license when you plan to drive in Gabon.

The International Driving Permit is recognized in Gabon as of January 2009 and should be used in conjunction with your Foreign drivers license. The international driving License in Gabon is translated into two official languages English and French.

Information which might help

Once you are granted a Gabonese visa, you are free to travel throughout Gabon. If you are traveling south through Gabon to reach the Congos, Gabonese immigration will require you to stop and register your vehicle at the town of Ndende on the Tchibanga route south to Congo.

Medical insurance is not required for travel through Gabon; however, the consular section advises that you travel with a medical evacuation (medevac) insurance plan for the duration of your planned trip Should you require minor surgery or basic Western medical care, Gabon (and many of the countries you will be traveling through) will have limited services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

http://www.adcidl.com/Driving-in-Gabon.html

http://www.international-driver-license.com/Gabon.html

http://libreville.usembassy.gov/travelers_info.html

http://cibtvisas.com/international-driving-permits.php

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