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Driving licence renewal in Afghanistan

Written from published rules on 27 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Traffic Management Department (مدیریت ترافیک - Mudiriyat-e Traffic). Rules here vary, so check carefully.

Renewing an Afghan driving licence requires visiting the local Traffic Management Department to undergo visual verification and administrative processing. The process typically involves confirming the current status of the licence in the central registry and paying the mandatory renewal fees.

Your timing

It is generally recommended to initiate the renewal process at least 30 days before the current licence expires to account for potential administrative delays or high demand at regional traffic offices.

Start 30 days ahead

Processing times can fluctuate based on local office traffic, system availability, and regional administrative capacity.

The process

  1. 1Visit the local Traffic Management Department office in the province where the licence was originally issued.
  2. 2Submit the existing driving licence along with required identification documents for verification.
  3. 3Complete the official renewal application form provided by the authority.
  4. 4Undergo a basic vision screening if required by local policy.
  5. 5Pay the renewal fee at the designated bank or payment window as instructed by the office.
  6. 6Provide recent passport-sized photographs if requested for the new document.
  7. 7Receive the renewed licence once the data has been updated and the card is printed.

What to bring

  • Current driving licence
  • National Identity Card (Tazkira)
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Proof of payment of the renewal fee

Who handles it

Traffic Management Department (مدیریت ترافیک - Mudiriyat-e Traffic)

Renewal fees are set by the Ministry of Interior and vary depending on the class of licence; confirm the exact amount with your local Traffic Management Department office.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Licences issued in different provinces may require verification from the original issuing office.
  • System outages or connectivity issues can occasionally delay the issuance of updated cards.
  • Ensure all personal details on the application match the information recorded on the national Tazkira.

Sources

This guide is based on one official source.

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