Driving license in Sri Lanka

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ArmandViP14 June 2012 12:59:02

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Hi all,

Can a foreigner take the driving test in Sri Lanka?

What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Sri Lanka?

Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate?

How much does it cost?

Thank you for participating .

Armand

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Sploke77 Serial expat

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Sploke77Serial expat11 September 2012 11:21:02

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While I worked there, my Company did that for me. I merely gave them my home licence and a photo and got a Sri Lanka licence in return. No test whatsoever. It was issued by the Police Dept in Colombo and I believe it was a nominal fee charged.

Aurélie ViP

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AurélieViP11 September 2012 12:39:51

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Thank you for sharing Sploke77!

Aurélie

ruwanTrips Member

Member since 18 May 2012

ruwanTripsMember12 September 2012 14:10:00

Hi,
Please go to this office with your current driving licence ,pass port.

Department of Motor Traffic
No. 341, Alvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 05, Narahenpita.
Phone : 011-2694331/2694332/2694333

Aurélie ViP

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AurélieViP13 September 2012 05:00:45

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Thank you for your help ruwanTrips!

Aurélie

jonny199 Member

Member since 13 October 2012

jonny199Member17 October 2012 10:47:18

Hi Everyone,
To get a driving lisence for a foreigner, he needs to have 6 months visa to stay in Sri Lanka, Passport, diving lisence from home country and it will cost around US$135. You should be able to get lisence in1-2 days. To get more informatin about validity, you can call AA of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 0722 755 557. Easiest way to get this done would be through a local driving schools.
All the best
Jonny