I have lived in many places over the years, and my work requires frequent business trips. Every time I go to a new place, one of the first things I have to deal with is getting a local driver’s license. This time, my destination was the British Virgin Islands. To be honest, the process of getting a driver’s license here wasn’t as complicated as I thought it would be.
I did some research online beforehand and found out that if you have a driver’s license from your home country, you could get a temporary BVI license. That sounded pretty good, so I started gathering the documents I needed. I brought my original driver’s license and a photocopy, along with my passport.
When I arrived at the local Department of Motor Vehicles, there weren’t many people, and the staff were quite friendly. I told them I wanted to apply for a temporary driver’s license, and they gave me a simple form to fill out. After I filled it out, they checked my documents and asked me to pay a small fee. The whole process took less than an hour.
I also found out that they drive on the left side of the road in the BVI, which is different from what I’m used to. I made a mental note to be extra careful when driving.
A few days later, I received my temporary BVI driver’s license. It’s valid for three months, which is more than enough for my business trip. I heard that if you’re staying longer, you can apply for a regular BVI driver’s license, which might involve a written test. But for me, the temporary license was just fine.
- Preparation:
- Gather your original driver’s license and a photocopy.
- Bring your passport.
- Application:
- Go to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Fill out the application form for a temporary driver’s license.
- Submit your documents and pay the fee.
- Things to note:
- Driving is on the left side of the road in the BVI.
- The temporary license is valid for three months.
- For longer stays, you may need to apply for a regular BVI driver’s license.
Overall, getting a driver’s license in the British Virgin Islands was a smooth process. It didn’t take much time, and the temporary license allowed me to drive legally during my stay. If you’re planning to drive in the BVI, I hope my experience can give you some insights!