Service Directory
Issuance of Driving Licenses of All Categories
First-time Issuance of Driving Licenses for All Categories
Service Conditions
- Passing the practical driving test
- Settlement of all fines, violations, and accidents, (if any)
- No legal restrictions on the personal number
- Payment of the prescribed fees
Required Attachments
- A valid ID card , View Document
- Personal photo (optional) , View Document
Legal Regulations
- Law No. (23) of 2014 issuing the Traffic Law
- Minister of Interior Decision No. (154) of 2015 issuing the executive regulations for the Traffic Law promulgated by Law No. (23) 2014, and its amendments
- Ministerial Resolution No. (309) of 1998 regarding the replacement of fees for the services of the General Directorate of Traffic
Fees
- 5 - 20 BD : Fees
- BHD 20 : First-time issuance of a driving license valid for five years (BHD 20).
- 10 BHD : Issuance of a probationary driving license valid for five years (BHD 10).
- 15 BHD : Issuance of a driving instructor permit valid for one year (BHD 15).
Payment Methods
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Cash (TAM Kiosk)
Process Time
- - : One working day
Service Provider
Ministry of Interior - General Directorate of Traffic
Cooperative Entities
- Information & eGovernment Authority
- Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
- Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Service Processes
- Physical Location
- Book an appointment via the National Appointment System app.
- Visit the General Directorate of Traffic – Driver Licensing Division or one of the external service centers, ensuring that all required documents are provided.
- Verify that all required documents and conditions are met.
- Pay the prescribed fees.
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- Via the National Portal bahrain.bh
- Select “Driving School Services.”
- Log in using the eKey.
- Access “My Learning Record.”
- Pay the license issuance fees.
- For the electronic copy: Instant.
- For the printed copy: Processing at the directorate (license printing): up to 2 working days. Delivery of the service: up to 5 working days via Bahrain Post.
