How Much It Cost To Get A Driving Permit In Uganda

A driver’s permit, learner’s permit, learner’s license or provisional license is a restricted license that is given to a person who is learning to drive, but has not yet satisfied the prerequisite to obtain a driver’s license.

How Much It Cost To Get A Driving Permit In Uganda

This costs Shs60,000 and is valid for three months. Renewing a learner driving licence also costs Shs60,000.

How much is a driving licence in Uganda?

After you have learned how to drive, visit the URA website and pay Shs25,000 for a driving test at the Inspectorate of Vehicles. The IOV will issue you with a certificate of competence once you complete the test (or tests if you are applying to be licenced for more than one class) successfully.

How long does it take to renew driving permit in Uganda?

Once you submit all documents for renewal or a new licence, our head office in Kampala should issue your licence in about an hour, while branches outside of Kampala should issue the licence within forty-eight hours.

What do I need to get a driving permit in Uganda?

The mandatory documents you will need for this process:

Requirements

A certificate of competence for the applicant duly stamped and endorsed at the back by the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV) specifying the group(s) of vehicles the applicant is qualified to drive.
A driving test revenue receipt should be attached.
A valid provisional driving license should be attached.
Application Form UCDP1 must be completed and recommendation from medical practitioner required.
Application made on form TR VII (one copy) duly completed and signed by the applicant who must be of the age of 18 years and above.
In case of an exchange permit, the original national license (not international driving permit) which must be valid at the time of exchange must be attached.