driving licence / pl help

[samlak]

hi,,
we will inshallah landing in calgary in this month,, i need a help i have pakistani lic which is 3 year old and now i have made international lic too from karachi some one said i can drive 3 months on that can any once pl confirm is it enough ??

regds/

 

[Kanamen]

hi,,
we will inshallah landing in calgary in this month,, i need a help i have pakistani lic which is 3 year old and now i have made international lic too from karachi some one said i can drive 3 months on that can any once pl confirm is it enough ??

regds/

http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/1671.cfm



Exchanging a Non-Canadian or Non-U.S. Licence

All applicants must produce acceptable identification and proof of residency.
Translation Requirements

All documents submitted must be genuine originals, photocopies and faxes are not acceptable. All driver's licences and other documents not in English must be accompanied by a written translation completed by an approved translator or be accompanied by an official International Driver's Permit (IDP). Please refer to the Approved Translators (pdf) page for information on ministry requirements. Japanese licences that are not accompanied by an official IDP must have a translation done by the Consulate General of Japan. Swiss licences do not require a translation as the required information is already in English.

Countries With Reciprocal Licensing Agreements
(Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea, Scotland, Switzerland, United States, Wales)
All Other Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Countries With Reciprocal Licensing Agreements

Alberta has Reciprocal Licensing Agreements with the following countries in addition to all Canadian jurisdictions and territories:

Austria
Belgium
England
France
Germany
Japan
Republic of Korea
Scotland
Switzerland
United States
Wales

Please refer to the User Guide: Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Exemption Program (pdf) if you are surrendering a driver's licence from one of the following countries:

Australia
India
Iran
Iraq
Kenya
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines
Republic of Congo
Trinidad & Tobago
Rwanda
Sudan
Syria
United Arab Emirates
Frequently Asked Questions

What is a non-reciprocal driver's licence?

A non-reciprocal driver's licence is a licence issued by a country without a Reciprocal Licensing Agreement with Alberta. All drivers' licences are considered non-reciprocal unless they are from one of the following countries:

Canada
Austria
Belgium
England
France
Germany
Japan
Republic of Korea
Scotland
Switzerland
United States
Wales
The Reciprocal Licensing Agreement signed with the United Kingdom (UK) includes England, Scotland and Wales. Clients surrendering a driver's licence from Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland must complete full testing.

How does a driver from a foreign (non-reciprocal) country apply for Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) exemption?

A driver from a non-reciprocal country can go to any Alberta registry agent office and apply for GDL exemption. They must complete a GDL Exemption Application and surrender their original foreign driver's licence along with required supporting documents such as confirmation letters or driving abstracts. The application is reviewed by the Service Alberta, Special Investigations Unit. If driving credit is approved, applicants may be exempt from the GDL program.

What is the benefit of being exempt from the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program?

Alberta has implemented the GDL program. A person with no previous driving history is required to complete full testing, beginning with a written Class 7 learner's test. The driver is required to hold a Class 7 learner's licence for a one-year period before becoming eligible to take a Class 5 basic road test. The driver is required to complete two years as a Class 5 basic (GDL) driver before taking the Class 5 advanced road test and becoming a full Class 5 driver. If a driver from a non-reciprocal country can prove they have two or more years driving history, they will be exempt from the GDL program. The driver must still write and pass the Class 7 learner's test but once their application is approved they are eligible for an advanced road test.

Can a person from a non-reciprocal country apply for GDL exemption if they have less than two years driving history?

No, they will not be exempted. However, if they can prove that they have previous driving experience, their file will be credited with that driving time towards the necessary 2 year requirement. They will be eligible to take the Class 5 basic road test immediately after writing and passing the Class 7 learner's test.

When is a person eligible to take the advanced road test?

When a person has two or more years of documented driving experience that meets ministry requirements.

How do applicants find out if their GDL Exemption Application was accepted or denied?

Applicants must attend a registry office in person, 10 or more business days from the date they applied for GDL exemption. The registry agent office will inform the applicant if the application has been accepted or denied. If an application is denied, the registry agent office will explain to the applicant the reason for denial or of any additional requirements as determined by the Special investigations Unit.

Will the driver's licence and other documents surrendered for GDL exemption be returned to the client?

No. The documents are retained by Service Alberta as part of the file.

Can a driver surrender photocopies of documentation for GDL exemption?

No. All documents reviewed by Service Alberta must be genuine original documents. It is recommended that a person submitting an original document make a copy for themselves prior to surrendering it as it will not be returned.

Is an English translation required when applying for GDL exemption?

Yes. If the foreign driver's licence is not in English, it must be accompanied by a written official translation when being submitted for GDL exemption. Please see the translation requirements above for more information.

Who can clients contact if they have questions about the GDL program?

In addition to the Service Alberta website, your local registry agent office and the Ministry of Alberta Transportation can answer your questions regarding the GDL exemption program.
User Guide: Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Exemption Program (pdf)
http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/mv/MASTER_GDL_UG_2010AUG05.pdf

 

[samlak]

millions thanks my friend

 

[samlak]

and God bless u

 

[Kanamen]

and God bless u

Thanks for your pray

 

[Shaukat57]

Very informative

 

[KAMNGS]

HI, CAN WE APPLY /TAKE THE DRIVING TEST AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THE PR CARD