January 28, 2020

The Truth about Getting Your International Drivers License in a Day!

Many Nigerians in the past years have found themselves frequenting overseas countries. People travel for different reasons which include; education, conference/trainings/seminars, vacation, child bearing, employment etc., so the duration varies too from few days to several years. In any of these travelling, a qualify person in driving might see an opportunity to drive but cannot because he/she does not have the required document to drive on the foreign roads. In time past, it is not possible to obtain an international driver permit right from Nigeria or away from Nigeria if you are coming in, and you intend to drive around. I will show you how to obtain your international drivers license if you are travelling outside Nigeria to anywhere in Europe, United States and Canada, or you are coming into Nigeria, and requirements for applying for international drivers permits (IDP).

The Truth about Getting Your International Drivers License in a Day!

International drivers permit in Nigeria: If your intention is travelling outside the country for any reasons whatsoever, you might need to reconsider your stands on IDP. Apart from the fact that you ordinarily might not want to drive, what if you get an appointment/employment that require a driving skill – that will be automatically disqualification. Still, there are many opportunities that go along having the license. Getting the license from Nigeria means, you must be 18 years old or more and you must be a holder of a Nigerian driver’s license.

International driver license isissued by the police interpol in the country, unlike the national driver license which is by Federal road safety corps (FRSC).

International drivers permit away from Nigeria: To many Nigerians who wants to come to Nigeria for vacation, visiting etc. These individual might want to drive themselves on the road. The requirements are still the same: You must have a good driving skill, must be more than 18 years, and must possess a Nigerian driver’s license.

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The good thing about this is; it can be done by proxy. You can get a friend or a relative to stand in for you, provided you have the required documents. Within 2-3 working days, your international driving license will be ready to use. It can also be shipped to you before your arrival. But if you do not have a Nigerian driver’s license, you have to come in person, apply and proceed to your IDP.

Requirements and Expiration of International Drivers License: Requirements are the same for all prospective licensed holders which includes; 2 passport photographs and a scanned copy of your Nigerian driver’s license with a recent signature.

The expiration of international driver’s license has one year validity as of present, renewable anually.

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As you can see, having an international drivers license is a must for all Nigerians, who intends to travel oversea, 18 years and older. You have also been made to see how you can process the license from Nigeria and outside Nigeria. However, you will still need the professional advice on what to and what not to do. A professional can bypass all these rules and get your job done in 24hours!

Pattyreg is a professional who handles all issues related to vehicle licensing, international drivers permits, vehicle change of ownership, vehicle registration etc. We are members of the Lagos state motor vehicle administration agency (MVAA). You can visit pattyreg.com for enquiries, complaints and supports.

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