So, I needed to get myself an Ivorian driving license. I heard it wasn’t too hard if you already had a national license, so I figured I’d give it a shot. Here’s how it went down.
First things first, I had to find the right place to go. Turns out, you gotta visit the regional integrated Service Management Center (CGI) office. Seemed official enough, so I headed over there one morning. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but it was a pretty standard government-looking building.
Once I got there, it was a bit confusing at first. Lots of people milling around, forms to fill out, you know the drill. But I managed to figure out where I needed to be and what I needed to do. Basically, I just had to hand in my application and my current national driving license.
- Went to the CGI office
- Figured out the process
- Submitted my application and current license
Now, I didn’t need any extra documents, just my regular license. That was a relief, to be honest. And the best part? It’s only valid for a year from when they issue it. I heard some folks talking about taking lessons or tests, but for me, it was pretty straightforward. Just fill out the forms, hand in your license, and you’re good to go.
Honestly, the hardest part was just navigating the bureaucracy of it all. But once I got through that, it was smooth sailing. I was a bit worried about the cost, but it wasn’t too bad in the end, paid for the fee and it was done. It’s not like some of those other countries where you gotta jump through a million hoops and take all sorts of tests. China, Hungary, and Montenegro. I heard they’re a real pain to get a license in. They’ve got tough theory tests and you need tons of practical experience. I’m glad I didn’t have to deal with all that.
So yeah, that’s how I got my Ivorian driving license. Not too much of a headache, really. Now I can cruise around Ivory Coast without any worries. Just gotta remember to renew it next year. No biggie, though.
Key takeaway?
Getting an Ivorian driving license is pretty easy if you already have a national one. Just a bit of paperwork and you’re set. Way easier than some other places, that’s for sure.
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