Uganda - Obtaining a driving permit

When in doubt, get detailed information from the UDLS Website.

Summary of Steps for acquiring a New Drivers License/Permit in UgandaEdit

Get a letter of interest/introduction/proof of enrolment from a licensed driving school of your choice and (fees vary according to the driving school)
Download and fill in the Learner permit application form
Fill out the medical examination section of the form by going to a licensed medical personnel for a medical examination. This report is valid for six months and an applicant for a learner driving licence must have a medical examination report that does not exceed six months from the date indicated on the form.
Pay for a Learner permit. Note that most banks are also able to perform this step for you.
Make a payment in the bank (remember to carry your PRN form or have one generated for you). You can also make a payment via mobile money or VISA on the URA website, but you have to call them afterwards and have the payment receipt emailed to you as proof of payment.
Go to any UDLS office/branch to get your Learner permit, and you shall be guided on the process. You shall need valid identification documents:
Once you have acquired a Learners permit, enrol in a registered driving school of your choice and complete the driving course. At the end of the course, you shall be given a Certificate of Completion. Even if you can already drive, you still need this certificate for the next step.
Go for a driving test at the IOV (Inspectorate of Vehicles) center and get a Certificate of Competence. Here is helpful guide for this step.
Go through a similar process to fill in application, generate a PRN and make payment for a full drivers license/permit.
Wait about 3-4 working days after the IOV test before going back to UDLS to acquire the full drivers license
In addition to identification documents and payment receipt, you shall need your original learner permit/license and the Certificate of Competence

FeesEdit

See all updated fees and charges on the UDLS Website

Valid Identification DocumentsEdit

For Ugandans: Valid national ID or a duplicate/copy/photocopy of the ID, or a NIRA verification letter.
For non-Ugandans: valid passport, a visa valid for at least six months — and, if applicable; work permit, dependant pass, or student pass (original copies)
For refugees: refugee card issued by the office of the prime minister (original copy)

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Works and Transport - Head Office,
Physical address: Plot 57-59, Jinja Road
Kampala, Uganda
P.O. Box 7174,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 320 101 br> Email:[email protected]
Website: Link

Uganda Revenue Authority - Head Office,
Physical address: Plot M193/M194,
Nakawa Industrial Area
Kampala, Uganda
P.O. Box 7279,
Kampala, Uganda
Toll Free Number: (256) 800117000
Email:[email protected]
Website: Link

EligibilityEdit

The driving license is issued to an applicant who is 18 years and above and it is issued to a learner driver who has passed a driving test.

Uganda Driving Permit ClassesEdit

- Group A Motorcycles
- Group B Motorcars and dual-purpose motor vehicles(Passenger vehicles up to 7 people and Goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes)
- Group CM Motorcars and dual-purpose motor vehicles
- Group CH Heavy goods vehicles
- Group DL Light omnibuses
- Group DM Medium omnibuses
- Group DH Heavy omnibuses
- Group E Combination of vehicles
- Group F Pedestrian-controlled vehicles
- Group G Engineering plant vehicle