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
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
The driving licence can be used as can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit