Driving Test

Last activity 29 February 2012 by Manlin

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ManlinViP22 February 2012 14:29:10

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Can a foreign national get a S. African driving license?

I am not asking if it is possible to swap an existing foreign license for a S. African one but can a foreigner learn to drive in S.Africa and take the driving test.

If yes, what please is the procedure and is a specific visa status needed?

can it be done on a Tourist Visa, work visa?

SarahkContributor23 February 2012 06:54:16

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Hi.

Yes you can get a drivers license as a non S.A. citezen. I am not sure about the specifics though, maybe you should contact the traffic department and get it from the horses mouth.

Regards Sarah

ManlinViP24 February 2012 02:07:14

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Thanks Sarah

quovadisMember29 February 2012 07:28:13

For now I drive with my International driving licence.

ManlinViP29 February 2012 08:19:19

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Thanks for your input but it does answer the question.

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