Nigeria - Apply for International Driving Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for International Driving Permit in person, the applicant must visit the office of Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity or Central Motor Registry.
2. Address and contact details of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity can be found in the following page: Link
3. Visit the office and get an application form for International Driving Permit as applicable to your requirement from the respective department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Now, complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
6. Once completed filling the application form, attach the documents with the form and submit it in person to the concerned person at the office.
7. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
8. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the permit.
9. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will receive a formal notification from the office and the applicant can collect it by any applicable means.

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

• Completed application form
• Request letter containing the reason for application
• Valid Nigerian Driving License
• Nigerian Identification document
• Proof of residence
• Passport size photographs (as required)
• Payment proof/receipt
• Any supporting document (as instructed)

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment -Head Office
P.M.B. 04, Federal Secretariat
Complex Phase I, Annex II,
Shehu Shagari Way,
Abuja FCT. Nigeria
Tel: 09-5235973
Email: [email protected]
Website :Link

Eligibility

• Any Nigerian, who wishes to obtain an International Driving Permit, can apply.
• The applicant must possess a valid Nigerian License document and he/she must be above 18 years of age.

Fees

• The fees structure can be obtained from the office of application.
  

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections. Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.
• Applicants can enquire the office about the fees details and payment procedure if they had any doubts.

Required Information

• Particulars of the applicant
• ID or Passport number
• License number
• License expiry date
• Address details
• Contact details
• License code
• Driver Restrictions
• Vehicle Restrictions

Need for the Document

• An International Driving Permit is required when a Nigerian has an intention to drive in the countries other than the Nigerian Republic.
• An IDP is a helpful form of identification, even if you do not intend to drive when you travel abroad.

Information which might help

• An International Driving Permit can only be obtained from the country where you obtained your driving licence.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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