The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) of Ghana has announced plans to upgrade its international travel documents to enhance their global acceptance and align with international standards.
A post on the official Facebook page of the Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, stated that the new upgrade aims to address the occasional rejection of Ghanaian International Driver’s Licenses (IDLs) and International Vehicle Permits (IVPs) by some foreign countries.
The initiative includes the introduction of a Biometric International Driver’s License and a Biometric International Vehicle Permit, each featuring a bio-data page designed to fully comply with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) specifications.
According to the DVLA, the upgrade is a strategic step toward creating a modern, secure, and globally verifiable system for Ghanaian drivers and vehicles traveling abroad.
The issuance of the new biometric documents is expected to begin at all DVLA stations nationwide starting in 2026.
DVLA to Launch Biometric International Documents for Global Recognition
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) of Ghana is upgrading its international travel documents to enhance their global acceptance and meet international standards.
As a signatory to the UN’s Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, the DVLA is addressing challenges faced by Ghanaian drivers whose current International Driver’s Licenses (IDLs) and International Vehicle Permits (IVPs) have occasionally been rejected by some foreign countries.
Key Changes: Implementation of Biometric Standards
To ensure worldwide recognition and security, the DVLA will be launching Biometric International Driver’s Licenses and Biometric International Vehicle Permits.
These new documents will include a bio-data page to fully comply with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) specifications. This strategic upgrade aims to establish a modern, secure, and globally verifiable standard for Ghanaian drivers and vehicles traveling abroad.
Rollout Timeline
The issuance of the new biometric documents will commence at all DVLA stations across Ghana starting in 2026.
This initiative is set to equip Ghanaians living abroad with international driving and vehicle documentation that adheres to the highest globally recognized standards.
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