Bahamas - Transfer Foreign Driver License to Driver License

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ProcedureEdit

Application form:
http://forms.bahamas.gov.bs/documents/RTD_NON%20BAHAMIAN%20%28TRANSFER%20DRIVERS%20LICENCE%20FORM%29.pdf



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Residency Certificate
  • Work Permit
  • Spousal Permit
  • original documents and a photo copy of Passport, Drivers License, and Permission to Reside



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Road Traffic, Department Of
Clarence Bain Building
(242) - 325-3323
325-6511
325-6519



EligibilityEdit

  • Foreign Nationals must present an approved Immigration status to reside in The Bahamas before a Foreign Drivers License can be transferred. via, Residency Certificate, Work Permit, Spousal Permit. Person must bring original documents and a photo copy of Passport, Drivers License and Permission to Reside.



FeesEdit

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ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.



Required InformationEdit

  • Last Name
  • Full Christian Name
  • Permanent Address
  • National Insurance Number
  • Passport Number
  • Date of Birth



Need for the DocumentEdit

This provision allows persons holding a valid drivers license from another country other than The Bahamas the privilege of driving legally in The Bahamas.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/roadtraffic



OthersEdit

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