Seychelles Licensing Authority

Driving License

Local Driving License

When residents are applying for a local driving license, the applicant must:

  • Complete a driving license application form.
  • Attach a Competency Certificate from the Commissioner of Police that the applicant is capable of driving and fully controlling the vehicle in respect of which the application is made or a valid foreign driving permit.
  • License fee of SR 500 for 10 years.

When non-residents are applying for a local driving license, the applicant must produce:

  • His/Her valid foreign driving license
  • Government Occupancy Permit (GOP)
  • Seychelles National Identity Card
  • Passport.

International Driving Permit

When applying for an International driving permit, the applicant must:

  1. Own a valid Seychelles driving licence
  2. Bring along one passport-size photograph
  3. Licence fee of SR500.00 for one year.

There is a fee of SR50.00 for Duplicate Driving License, both local and international driving license.

Which Class do I need to drive a vehicle?

Class 1

(16 years+)
Motor cycle

Class 3

(24 years+)
Taxi (Must have 5 years or more driving experience)

Class 5

(18 years+)
Private Omnibus from 10 seater onwards

Class 7

(any other vehicle ) by name eg: Loader, Excavator, Tractor, etc.

Class 2

(18 year+)
Private vehicles including commercial vehicle not exceeding 2000kg

Class 4

(18 years+)
Commercial Vehicles in between 2000 kg to 5000kg

Class 6

(24 years+)
Public Omnibus from 10 seater onwards

Apply for a Driving License

Download Application form, fill in your details in the required fields and drop in at our office to process the application.