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How to Get Canadian Driving License -for Newcomers

qorax

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CBI said:
Dear Qorax,

Thanks for the quick response as always.
REMEMBER though -- that letter should be typed with seal & stamp of the RTO. It should also carry your pp sized pic... it shouldn't be on 'cyclostyled' paper -- rather on a Letter Hd of the RTO.

Why am I writing this?
B'coz member Binny here came with excatly that type of doc & his A/Letter wasn't accepted... Ndls-Tilak Nagar RTO.

Qorax
 

suwail

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qorax said:
Most RTOs would have it on their system... Dubai RTA has [my case].
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It's just a descriptive letter about our D/L & a statement that 'the dvr has no adverse reports on their system, didn't meet with any traffic violation/s from xyz to xyz dates'.

Qorax
Dear Qorax,

How about Abu Dhabi Traffic? Do they issue this kind of letter? I am aware that Dubai and Abu dhabi have different system. Can you send me a sample of the letter so I can show it to them if you dont mind?

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GIBALA

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qorax said:
1. That RTO 'authentication letter' is not just 'useful' - it's a MUST, if u desire to get the G1 or G D/L.
2. No amount of Ins. Letters is going to help u here, unless its one from the US.

Qorax
Thanks very much qorax for your prompt response....
 

meena

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Qorax,

After long time I am writing you aseached Canada safely on 13th March and till then was not able to access Internet.
We are residing in Mississauga and still searching for Jobs. I am in IT and have more then 7 years of IT experience and in which 5 in Quality Testing.. Please guide me if there are any ways where we can contact for Jobs. AT this I am open for any Canadian Job experience.

Also I would like to know about my DL. It is in Hindi and how I can get translation in English here. In India we were not able to do that.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Regards

Meena
 

qorax

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meena said:
Qorax,

After long time I am writing you aseached Canada safely on 13th March and till then was not able to access Internet.
We are residing in Mississauga and still searching for Jobs. I am in IT and have more then 7 years of IT experience and in which 5 in Quality Testing.. Please guide me if there are any ways where we can contact for Jobs. AT this I am open for any Canadian Job experience.

Also I would like to know about my DL. It is in Hindi and how I can get translation in English here. In India we were not able to do that.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Regards

Meena
Welcome Aboard Ma'am !

But, why couldn't u get that A/Letter in Eng? AFAIK all MTOs could draft those letters in Eng as well. anyway, take it to the Indian consulate here & get it translated... they'd put their seal & sign it... that'd suffice for DriveTestCanada.

For imdt jobs there r many placement consultants here [some pretty good] who could place u in a jiffy. If u could meet-up in any of our get-togethers u could meet one of them as well, who could help u with an imdt placement. Unfortunately I'm leaving for Dubai this month [30/3/11]... so our next meet would be sometime in May-11.

Good luck!

Qorax
 

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Thanks Qorax...

Yes I should have done this in India also but my DL was from Uttar Pradesh and I used to live in Delhi. Due to some circumstances it was not possible for me to get its translation from there. And in Delhi I was not known about these things.

Anyways I would go to Indian Consulate and wud take its translation. May I know how much time wud it take.

Also I would really appreciate if I would be part of any of your meetings. I am really waiting for that. By the time you come back from Dubai, if you can provide me any of the Consultants who can guide me in getting immediate jobs here. I would be thankful to you.

Thanks again for everything.

Meena
 

qorax

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meena said:
Thanks Qorax...

Yes I should have done this in India also but my DL was from Uttar Pradesh and I used to live in Delhi. Due to some circumstances it was not possible for me to get its translation from there. And in Delhi I was not known about these things.

Anyways I would go to Indian Consulate and wud take its translation. May I know how much time wud it take.

Also I would really appreciate if I would be part of any of your meetings. I am really waiting for that. By the time you come back from Dubai, if you can provide me any of the Consultants who can guide me in getting immediate jobs here. I would be thankful to you.

Thanks again for everything.

Meena
Placement Consultants
U can meanwhile touchbase with some of these... if u r 'open' - they'd be able to assist u with some imdt postings...
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/post-landing-list-of-placement-agencies-t52639.0.html

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Thanks a lot...


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Dear Qorax,

If I obtain an International Drivers License here in Abu Dhabi, would I be able to drive a car when I go back to Ontario and how many days I am able to use this license? Can I drive right away or there is a process that I have to go to the MTO to get a permission.

Please advise as I am planning to get an IDL, is it really worth to get one?

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qorax

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suwail said:
Dear Qorax,

If I obtain an International Drivers License here in Abu Dhabi, would I be able to drive a car when I go back to Ontario and how many days I am able to use this license? Can I drive right away or there is a process that I have to go to the MTO to get a permission.

Please advise as I am planning to get an IDL, is it really worth to get one?

Thank you!
1. U can start driving from the a/port itself, after landing.
2. No addnl procedures required.
3. Remember, it's valid for 60 days from your landing [in Ontario].
4. And u can drive only a rental car.

Qorax
 

CBI

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Qorax,

Do I need both the International Driving license & a letter of authentication to convert my Indian D/L to G2 license?

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CBI
 

qorax

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Qorax,

Do I need both the International Driving license & a letter of authentication to convert my Indian D/L to G2 license?

Regards
CBI
No. only the A/Letter.
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Leon

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Yes, for 2 to 3 months depending on which province you are going to. After that, you need a Canadian license.

TMSB said:
Can I use my full uk driving license in Canada

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TMSB
 

CBI

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qorax said:
No. only the A/Letter.
Qorax
Thanks Qorax for your quick response........