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Do foreigners need to obtain an endorsement to drive on South African roads? Does this include the SADEC regions?

Submitted by Michaela on Fri, 2011-12-09 12:59
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As per Section 23 and Regulation 110 of the National Road Traffic Act, a license authorising the driving of a motor vehicle issued in any county as well as an international driving permit shall suffice, provided the following is adhered to:
  1. The license must be for the class of motor vehicle the driver is driving.
  2. The license must be issued in an official language of South Africa (or have a translation of that license and a validity certificate attached)
  3. The license must indicate the type(s) of vehicle for which the license is valid.
  4. The license must contain or have attached to it a photograph and signature of the holder/driver.
If the driver’s license meets the above mentioned requirements, he/she does not have to have it endorsed. Please note this only applies to foreigners visiting or temporarily living in RSA.
 
If the driver becomes a resident of South Africa, he/she will need to have their license converted to a valid South African Card Type driver’s license at a driving license testing centre within 5 years of receiving their permanent residence permit/status.
 

When the holder of a license or the holder of an international driving permit return to the Republic to resume permanent residence, such license or permit shall no longer be deemed to be a valid license after one year from the date of return.

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