Alright, so let me tell you about how I got my hands on a Papua New Guinea driving license. It was a bit of a process, but nothing too crazy.
First things first, I found out that you gotta be at least 18 years old to get a license here. No problem there, I’m well past that age. Then, I learned that the first step is getting a learner’s permit. Sounds fair enough, gotta start somewhere, right?
So, I did some digging around and figured out that I needed a few things to kick things off. I had my current foreign license, which was still valid. I also made sure to have my passport and visa with me, showing that I can legally be in the country for at least a year. That’s important, they need to know you’re not just passing through. I also got a letter from my company, on their official letterhead, stating the same. Just in case. They need these documents to process your application.

Next up, I had to pass a written test. It was all about road rules and signs, you know, the usual stuff. I brushed up on the local regulations, didn’t want any surprises. I hit the books, studied the road signs, and felt pretty confident going into the test. And guess what? I aced it!
Now came the fun part – the practical driving test. I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous. But I’ve been driving for years, so I just told myself to relax and treat it like any other day on the road. I booked the test, hopped into the car, and showed them what I could do. Parallel parking, three-point turns, you name it, I did it. And you know what? I passed that too!
After that, it was just a matter of waiting. I submitted all the paperwork, paid the fees, and played the waiting game. Eventually, I got the good news – my Papua New Guinea driving license was ready!
Honestly, the whole process wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Just had to be patient and make sure I had all my ducks in a row. Now, I can legally drive around Papua New Guinea without any worries.
If you’re thinking about getting a driving license here, my advice is to just go for it. Do your research, prepare for the tests, and don’t sweat it too much. It’s totally doable! And hey, if I can do it, you can too!
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
- Made sure I was at least 18 years old.
- Got a learner’s permit.
- Gathered my current foreign license.
- Had my passport and visa ready.
- Obtained a letter from my company.
- Studied for and passed the written test on road rules and signs.
- Took and passed the practical driving test.
- Submitted all necessary documents.
- Paid the required fees.
- Waited for the license to be processed.
- Received my Papua New Guinea driving license!
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That’s all there is to it! Good luck with your driving license journey!