Where to get a driving licence in Phnom Penh?
Where to get a driving licence in Phnom Penh?
Simple question: where do I get a 1 year driving licence in Phnom Penh?
I used to convert my licence via a driving school that charged $50 for the first time and them $40 for subsequent years; but that driving school is not there anymore and the one round the corner took my money but never processed the application, so I drove two years without one and now I haven't been driving a motorbike here for over a year.
Where do I go to get a one-year driving licence?
Do I need to provide a health certificate for 1 year licence as well? How much or can I pay a bit more without having to go to get it done?
How quickly will I get my foreign driving licence back?
My foreign car driving licence covers bikes at least >125cc but do I need to take a driving test here if I want to drive a bigger bike (with 1 year licence) - and do they need a road tax? I know at least smaller bikes don't need a road tax any more.
I get the impression that a foreigner cannot register a new bike - is it an actual law now? - and Honda shop won't even sell new bikes for foreigners! So how about about a bike rental for a bigger bike? Do they exist and what are the pros and cons going via this route? I'm talking about manual bikes, not skooters or semi-automatics.
I used to convert my licence via a driving school that charged $50 for the first time and them $40 for subsequent years; but that driving school is not there anymore and the one round the corner took my money but never processed the application, so I drove two years without one and now I haven't been driving a motorbike here for over a year.
Where do I go to get a one-year driving licence?
Do I need to provide a health certificate for 1 year licence as well? How much or can I pay a bit more without having to go to get it done?
How quickly will I get my foreign driving licence back?
My foreign car driving licence covers bikes at least >125cc but do I need to take a driving test here if I want to drive a bigger bike (with 1 year licence) - and do they need a road tax? I know at least smaller bikes don't need a road tax any more.
I get the impression that a foreigner cannot register a new bike - is it an actual law now? - and Honda shop won't even sell new bikes for foreigners! So how about about a bike rental for a bigger bike? Do they exist and what are the pros and cons going via this route? I'm talking about manual bikes, not skooters or semi-automatics.
From Matt Lee and CNM Motors....
A step-by step guide for expats applying for or renewing a Cambodian driving license in person.
Due to the change in laws issued by the General Department Of Public Works and Transport, CNM Motors will no longer be offering the Cambodian driving license service.
Below is a detailed description of how to apply for a new license by converting your international licenses or a simple renewal for all CNM Motors clients and followers.
New applicants should take around one hour from start-to-finish, and cost $11.50.
Renewals should take roughly 40 minutes, and cost $10.25 only.
ALL new or old applicants must attend in person with required documents, and complete a simple medical examination.
General Department Of Public Works and Transport office is located here: https://goo.gl/maps/yAA7n5gRFqw
Its is CLOSED on weekends, and CLOSED 11:30am till 2:00pm for lunch break.
Documents required: original passport + one copy, current valid visa + one copy, your original valid driving license from your home-country, 2 passport photos with white background, residence certificate specifically for driving licenses (which is provided from local Sangkat office – applicants should approach landlord for assistance with this).
For renewals; residence certificate is not required, however you will have to submit your expired Cambodian license.
Unfortunately this department is no longer issuing Chinese expatriates Cambodian licenses without completing a driving test.
If your license from your home-country does not contain English language at all, you must receive a translation from your embassy to submit along with your application.
If you do not have an embassy in Cambodia, you must sit the test.
All licenses for expats are valid for one year only.
1. Once you arrive, enter using the last entrance (2nd on your right). To the left of the testing station is a group of buildings. Enter through the red door. This is the waiting area for people completing driving tests.
2. Follow the arrow on the right side. Enter the room on the left side (if you come in through the main entrance on the other side, its opposite). This is the medical checkup room. Office staff will ask your height and weight, and give you a simple eye test. They will complete some forms for you. You need to give them 1 passport photo and 10,000 riel only.
3. Leave the way you entered. Walk straight ahead, past the Wing shop, and look for the Driving License Office on the left hand side. Go to the last window on the right, and give your form from the medical test, your old license (if renewing), 2 remaining passport photos, and your passport along with the copies.
4. They will request that you go inside, where your paperwork is checked and approved by 4 different people, and then given to a data entry member of staff, who will prepare your application whilst you sit outside and wait.
5. You will be called to get your paperwork, sign your name on the docs, then take it to the Wing kiosk outside and transfer the remaining 30,000 riel. Wing fee is 1,000 riel.
6. Return the form to the members of staff inside the glass room office. They will recheck it, then you wait while they print your new license. You need to sign a book confirming you have collected it.
The new licenses are paper cards in a plastic sheath. These cards have U.V watermarks, and are extremely waterproof.
Good luck
A step-by step guide for expats applying for or renewing a Cambodian driving license in person.
Due to the change in laws issued by the General Department Of Public Works and Transport, CNM Motors will no longer be offering the Cambodian driving license service.
Below is a detailed description of how to apply for a new license by converting your international licenses or a simple renewal for all CNM Motors clients and followers.
New applicants should take around one hour from start-to-finish, and cost $11.50.
Renewals should take roughly 40 minutes, and cost $10.25 only.
ALL new or old applicants must attend in person with required documents, and complete a simple medical examination.
General Department Of Public Works and Transport office is located here: https://goo.gl/maps/yAA7n5gRFqw
Its is CLOSED on weekends, and CLOSED 11:30am till 2:00pm for lunch break.
Documents required: original passport + one copy, current valid visa + one copy, your original valid driving license from your home-country, 2 passport photos with white background, residence certificate specifically for driving licenses (which is provided from local Sangkat office – applicants should approach landlord for assistance with this).
For renewals; residence certificate is not required, however you will have to submit your expired Cambodian license.
Unfortunately this department is no longer issuing Chinese expatriates Cambodian licenses without completing a driving test.
If your license from your home-country does not contain English language at all, you must receive a translation from your embassy to submit along with your application.
If you do not have an embassy in Cambodia, you must sit the test.
All licenses for expats are valid for one year only.
1. Once you arrive, enter using the last entrance (2nd on your right). To the left of the testing station is a group of buildings. Enter through the red door. This is the waiting area for people completing driving tests.
2. Follow the arrow on the right side. Enter the room on the left side (if you come in through the main entrance on the other side, its opposite). This is the medical checkup room. Office staff will ask your height and weight, and give you a simple eye test. They will complete some forms for you. You need to give them 1 passport photo and 10,000 riel only.
3. Leave the way you entered. Walk straight ahead, past the Wing shop, and look for the Driving License Office on the left hand side. Go to the last window on the right, and give your form from the medical test, your old license (if renewing), 2 remaining passport photos, and your passport along with the copies.
4. They will request that you go inside, where your paperwork is checked and approved by 4 different people, and then given to a data entry member of staff, who will prepare your application whilst you sit outside and wait.
5. You will be called to get your paperwork, sign your name on the docs, then take it to the Wing kiosk outside and transfer the remaining 30,000 riel. Wing fee is 1,000 riel.
6. Return the form to the members of staff inside the glass room office. They will recheck it, then you wait while they print your new license. You need to sign a book confirming you have collected it.
The new licenses are paper cards in a plastic sheath. These cards have U.V watermarks, and are extremely waterproof.
Good luck
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You’ve got loads of questions there...
I can help with some.
General Department Of Public Work and Transport
Phnom Penh
023 427 845
https://goo.gl/maps/BbaQRmeMHqm
Costs $12.50 to convert a foreign license to a local license. It takes about an hour (depending on how busy it is). Search for threads on here about it. There are some detailing most recent requirements.
I can help with some.
Here:claptrap1 wrote:Simple question: where do I get a 1 year driving licence in Phnom Penh?
General Department Of Public Work and Transport
Phnom Penh
023 427 845
https://goo.gl/maps/BbaQRmeMHqm
Costs $12.50 to convert a foreign license to a local license. It takes about an hour (depending on how busy it is). Search for threads on here about it. There are some detailing most recent requirements.
Yes, it costs $2.50 and takes 10 mins. It’s nothing to get worried about.claptrap1 wrote: Do I need to provide a health certificate for 1 year licence as well? How much or can I pay a bit more without having to go to get it done?
I think you mean <125cc. And yes, you need a license for ‘bigger bikes’claptrap1 wrote: My foreign car driving licence covers bikes at least >125cc
This isn’t true. A foreigner can only register a new bike. I’m sure you have misunderstood regards the Honda shop.claptrap1 wrote: I get the impression that a foreigner cannot register a new bike - is it an actual law now? - and Honda shop won't even sell new bikes for foreigners!
Finally I have an access to internet again (don't know how long though)!
I am a bit confused about the driving licence though. I meant that do I need to take a separate driving test for a bigger bike than 125cc (category A2)?
My previous Cambodian licence (I found it after all) was category B licence, which seems to be for cars - it does not state categories A1 or A2, although I did say to the agent at the time that I only want to drive my 125cc bike. Does the category B bike allow me to drive any size bike or none that is 125cc or above?
Also, although I understood having to renew my licence every year, the dates of validity seem to be 3 years (issue date 2013 - expiry 2017) I'm sure it was a renewal from a previous year...
I am a bit confused about the driving licence though. I meant that do I need to take a separate driving test for a bigger bike than 125cc (category A2)?
My previous Cambodian licence (I found it after all) was category B licence, which seems to be for cars - it does not state categories A1 or A2, although I did say to the agent at the time that I only want to drive my 125cc bike. Does the category B bike allow me to drive any size bike or none that is 125cc or above?
Also, although I understood having to renew my licence every year, the dates of validity seem to be 3 years (issue date 2013 - expiry 2017) I'm sure it was a renewal from a previous year...
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Category A1 (<125) doesn’t need a license
Category A2 (>125) needs a license. Either convert your foreign license (1 year) or pass the test (10 years)
Category B is for cars it does not cover motorbikes.
In Cambodia if you are eligible you will receive one B license and one A2 license. In the Uk it would be a license with different categories listed but here it is 2 separate licenses.
Category A2 (>125) needs a license. Either convert your foreign license (1 year) or pass the test (10 years)
Category B is for cars it does not cover motorbikes.
In Cambodia if you are eligible you will receive one B license and one A2 license. In the Uk it would be a license with different categories listed but here it is 2 separate licenses.
In other words, despite specifically requesting a motorbike licence for 125cc bike when converting UK licence (which does also allow 125cc bike - laws might have changed since I got mine) all I got was a car driving licence. The police once asked to see it but didn't say anything about me driving a 125cc bike. Maybe it was old and visibly so damaged that they thought they wouldn't be able to fleece me too much.
So what do I need to do to get a motorbike licence for over 125cc bike? I have no intention to drive a car here, nor a really big bike, if I could find a normal sized 125cc with gears AND a clutch. Oh, and at this point I just want a year licence as I am too much in a hurry to take a bike driving test.
So what do I need to do to get a motorbike licence for over 125cc bike? I have no intention to drive a car here, nor a really big bike, if I could find a normal sized 125cc with gears AND a clutch. Oh, and at this point I just want a year licence as I am too much in a hurry to take a bike driving test.
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Well you could start by reading this thread as PSD_Kiwi gave you a detailed step by step guide.claptrap1 wrote: So what do I need to do to get a motorbike licence for over 125cc bike? .
Thanks, but it doesn't mention about the fact that when converting a car driving licence to Cambodian licence one can only seemingly get a *car* driving licence, not a bike licence. Or was this the agency's fault? In that case, how can I ensure that I get the correct driving licence when using an agency? I somehow cannot imagine that all the foreigners driving 125cc bikes with a licence, here have a motorbike driving licences from their home country or have taken a test here.
The instructions are good for going on about it yourself, but I need to use an agency because taking time off work is inconvenient and probably costs more - and the fact that I cannot get that residence certificate and I don't really like to go through the health check again... I assume paying a fixer, e.g. a driving school, might sort these inconveniences.
It also doesn't mention that one can get a 3-year (car) driving licence without taking a test, like my last one was.
The instructions are good for going on about it yourself, but I need to use an agency because taking time off work is inconvenient and probably costs more - and the fact that I cannot get that residence certificate and I don't really like to go through the health check again... I assume paying a fixer, e.g. a driving school, might sort these inconveniences.
It also doesn't mention that one can get a 3-year (car) driving licence without taking a test, like my last one was.
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I’ve never heard of a 3 year license. I don’t believe it is available here. Unless it is an ASEAN thing... I’ve only seen 1 year and 10 year licenses.
Of course you can only convert a car license to a car license. Do you think they are going to hand out motorbike, helicopter or army tank licenses on the strength of a car license from back home.
No license is required for sub 125. They won’t give you a license for it because it isn’t required in law. Why would you want the ministry to give out a redundant license?
You can drive a >125cc bike without a bike license but it is illegal and whilst there isn’t a focus on it now there could be at any time. Also an insurance company could be unlikely to pay out if you had an accident if driving without the correct license.
There is loads of info available in this forum on what to do. I’ve tried to help you but I feel like I’m not getting through. I think it’s best for you to go to a fixer and they will tell you what to do.
Of course you can only convert a car license to a car license. Do you think they are going to hand out motorbike, helicopter or army tank licenses on the strength of a car license from back home.
No license is required for sub 125. They won’t give you a license for it because it isn’t required in law. Why would you want the ministry to give out a redundant license?
You can drive a >125cc bike without a bike license but it is illegal and whilst there isn’t a focus on it now there could be at any time. Also an insurance company could be unlikely to pay out if you had an accident if driving without the correct license.
There is loads of info available in this forum on what to do. I’ve tried to help you but I feel like I’m not getting through. I think it’s best for you to go to a fixer and they will tell you what to do.
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If you have a bike license from back home then you can get it converted to a >125 license here. You just need to tell them clearly what license you are applying for.ផោមក្លិនស្អុយ wrote:I’ve never heard of a 3 year license. I don’t believe it is available here. Unless it is an ASEAN thing... I’ve only seen 1 year and 10 year licenses.
Of course you can only convert a car license to a car license. Do you think they are going to hand out motorbike, helicopter or army tank licenses on the strength of a car license from back home.
No license is required for sub 125. They won’t give you a license for it because it isn’t required in law. Why would you want the ministry to give out a redundant license?
You can drive a >125cc bike without a bike license but it is illegal and whilst there isn’t a focus on it now there could be at any time. Also an insurance company could be unlikely to pay out if you had an accident if driving without the correct license.
There is loads of info available in this forum on what to do. I’ve tried to help you but I feel like I’m not getting through. I think it’s best for you to go to a fixer and they will tell you what to do.
That's the thing: I didn't take the test because I had no time for it before coming to Cambodia. I had a 125cc bike and did drive 500cc and 600cc bikes a little but only under school supervision - my intention is to take a test with a 600cc bike the next time I go back. (In summer, when driving at 60mph or 70 mph isn't QUITE as cold as in winter; I'm too cold bloodied for that.) The bike school told I was ready to take the test but I didn't feel too sure about passing the hazard perception: I think the hazards were more difficult to spot than in real life, for example I don't think I would think that the black spot in the distance is a speck on the video, nor I think it is fair to expect to see a cyclist through a truck, again in a distance though it hardly matters in that scenario, to get full points.)
Anyway, I know the traffic here (was driving for 3 years in PP and a outskirts) and that I can handle a 150cc bike but does that mean I have to take a test for even a 125cc bike here to be able to drive one because all I have is the UK car driving licence? That's the bit I am confused about.
I had a long gap without Internet so I don't remember what I said, but I wouldn't mind taking a bike test and getting a 10-year driving licence, but I'm in a hurry for getting a bike for commuting.
Anyway, I know the traffic here (was driving for 3 years in PP and a outskirts) and that I can handle a 150cc bike but does that mean I have to take a test for even a 125cc bike here to be able to drive one because all I have is the UK car driving licence? That's the bit I am confused about.
I had a long gap without Internet so I don't remember what I said, but I wouldn't mind taking a bike test and getting a 10-year driving licence, but I'm in a hurry for getting a bike for commuting.
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This has been answered several times already. I don’t know how else to say it.claptrap1 wrote: Anyway, I know the traffic here (was driving for 3 years in PP and a outskirts) and that I can handle a 150cc bike but does that mean I have to take a test for even a 125cc bike here to be able to drive one because all I have is the UK car driving licence? That's the bit I am confused about.
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Exactly you can drive a bike of 125 cc and under without a license. A UK car license is irrelevant concerning bikes. If you have passed a test for a larger bike in the UK you are ok to get a A2 license. However you state that:ផោមក្លិនស្អុយ wrote:This has been answered several times already. I don’t know how else to say it.claptrap1 wrote: Anyway, I know the traffic here (was driving for 3 years in PP and a outskirts) and that I can handle a 150cc bike but does that mean I have to take a test for even a 125cc bike here to be able to drive one because all I have is the UK car driving licence? That's the bit I am confused about.
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I didn't take the test because I had no time for it before coming to Cambodia. I had a 125cc bike and did drive 500cc and 600cc bikes a little but only under school supervision - my intention is to take a test with a 600cc bike the next time I go back.
Which infers you don't have a license for a large bike. Therefore go back take the test and get the license and you can come back here and convert it. At present you cannot ride a bike larger than 125cc legally.
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