How to Get Canadian Driving License -for Newcomers

[gurdev1]

hello seniors,
i am new to this thread,i am planning land in canada in aug 2013.
i have a one year old driving license here in india, for getting canada driver licsence what doc's i bring from hare and what is procrdure to brin candian DL.

Regards
Gurdev

 

[respectall]

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[khurramja]

Hi Qorax,

I have recently moved to Canada from Dubai. I didn't bring validation letter with me as I went to Pakistan after leaving UAE. Now when I cam here and called RTA office in Dubai, they told me I can print experience certificate and history letter online. I did that and sent to uae embassy in ottawa but they rejected saying they need:

1. Validation Letter from RTA
2. ORIGINAL experience letter signed and stamped from RTA.

What should I do? Ask any friend of mine to apply for these docs in UAE on my behalf? Can he do that?

Please advise!

thanks!
Muhammad

Sorry Binny,

I've no clue about that in India. But most RTAs should provide that... here [in Dubai] we go to the RTA main office.
-It costs AED 60/-
-and is called "Lesson Bayanat".
-Time to obtain it: 10 minutes.
-Docs required: Original D/license.

Hope some ND member replies to your call.
QORAX

 

[satnak]

hello seniors,
i am new to this thread,i am planning land in canada in aug 2013.
i have a one year old driving license here in india, for getting canada driver licsence what doc's i bring from hare and what is procrdure to brin candian DL.

Regards
Gurdev

Along with Original DL , you need to take Authentication Letter from your Local DTO.

 

[MARCHIE]

Dear Seniors,

I Am from Oman and having DL of Oman since 9 years and my wife is driving in Oman since 1 year.
Where do we need to approach to get all relevant document to change our DL in Vancouver BC.

Does any one have any idea where to go in the police dept and what to tell them...
We tired all places we are not able to explain to them what we need.

Please advice..

 

[coolguy2010]

Hi marchie, check with Traffic or Driving authority

You need to get experience certificate issued and signed by them

In dubai, RTA gives that letter

Secondly get international permit

Dear Seniors,

I Am from Oman and having DL of Oman since 9 years and my wife is driving in Oman since 1 year.
Where do we need to approach to get all relevant document to change our DL in Vancouver BC.

Does any one have any idea where to go in the police dept and what to tell them...
We tired all places we are not able to explain to them what we need.

Please advice..

 

[Savior]

Hello All:

Just wanted to know before leaving for Canada if i get International Driving License will it add any value for getting Canadian Driving License ? will it replace the Letter which is required by the current countries traffic ministry ?

 

[coolguy2010]

U need the letter for G2 license, only international permit will not work

Hello All:

Just wanted to know before leaving for Canada if i get International Driving License will it add any value for getting Canadian Driving License ? will it replace the Letter which is required by the current countries traffic ministry ?

 

[Savior]

U need the letter for G2 license, only international permit will not work

Thanks Coolguy2010 for your response.

Anyone from Karachi, Pakistan knows from where i can get the License ?

 

[coolguy2010]

secondly your country should have left hand drive........

Thanks Coolguy2010 for your response.

Anyone from Karachi, Pakistan knows from where i can get the License ?

 

[Shaani]

Can anyone share driving rules book applicable in Ontario / Alberta, as in Pakistan we have right hand cars and we drive in the left lanes which is other way around in Canada. Would really appreciate help.

Regards
Shaani

 

[Leon]

Can anyone share driving rules book applicable in Ontario / Alberta, as in Pakistan we have right hand cars and we drive in the left lanes which is other way around in Canada. Would really appreciate help.

Regards
Shaani

You can get Ontario on PDF here: http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/2010/agendas/committees/cy/cy100118/it003.pdf or online here: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/handbook/

Alberta here: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/531.htm

 

[Savior]

secondly your country should have left hand drive........

then i suppose i need to start from zero

 

[MARCHIE]

Guys in Oman...the Royal Oman Police issue the DL...We approached them but they do not have any idea what letter they need to write...

Does anyone from oman have take such letter...what is that letter commonly called in Arabic...I guess it has to be in Arabic and what will be the contents mentioned...

 

[Leon]

then i suppose i need to start from zero

As far as I know there are no special restrictions for left hand drive countries. Canada had drivers license exchange agreements with a few countries and some of them are left hand drive countries such as the UK.

If your country doesn't have an exchange agreement, you have the option of bringing a drivers abstract from your home country to prove your driving experience and to be allowed to take the road test without the waiting time.