Get your Fiji Islands driving license, quick and easy steps!

Okay, so, let me tell you about the time I tried to get my driver’s license in Fiji. It was a whole thing, let me tell ya.

First off, I found out that you gotta have a valid license to drive on the roads in Fiji – makes sense, right? And there’s this Land Transport Authority (LTA) that handles all the driver’s license stuff. So, I knew I had to deal with them.

I did some digging and found out there are different types of licenses. Like, there’s this “provisional” one for newbies, and then there’s a regular one. Oh, and get this – there’s also something called an “International Driving Permit” that lets you drive in other countries. I thought that was pretty cool, even though I wasn’t planning on going anywhere else at the time.

So, I started the process to get a new license since I didn’t have one from Fiji. The LTA’s website had a bunch of info, but it was a bit confusing, to be honest. I figured the easiest way would be to just go to their office in person. I found their location and made a trip down there.

In the LTA office

When I got to the LTA office, there was a bit of a line, but it moved pretty quickly. I spoke to someone at the counter, and they gave me a bunch of forms to fill out. I’m pretty sure it was an application form, and maybe some other stuff I can’t remember. I sat down and filled them out as best as I could, trying to make sense of all the official jargon.

Then I had to take a test. I think it was a written test about road rules and stuff. I studied a bit beforehand using some materials I found, so I felt somewhat prepared. I passed the test, thankfully!

The Driving Test

After that, I had to schedule a driving test. This was the part I was most nervous about. I mean, I know how to drive, but taking a test is always nerve-wracking, right? I booked a test for a few weeks out and practiced driving around in the meantime. And I had to pay some fees. I remember hearing that driving lessons and tests can cost anywhere from $400 to $700 in total, or around $30 to $40 per hour if you take lessons. I ended up paying somewhere in that range, but the exact amount is a bit fuzzy now.

The day of the driving test finally came. I showed up at the designated location, met the examiner, and got in the car. We drove around for a while, and I tried my best to follow all the rules and not mess up. It was a bit stressful, I’m not gonna lie. But in the end, the examiner told me I passed! I was so relieved.

So, after jumping through all those hoops, I finally got my Fiji driver’s license. It took some time and effort, but it was worth it to be able to drive legally in Fiji. And now I have this little card that says I’m a legit driver. Pretty neat, huh?

If you’re planning on getting a driver’s license in Fiji, just be prepared for some paperwork, a written test, and a driving test. And make sure you have some cash on hand for the fees. It’s not the most exciting process, but it’s doable. Good luck!