How to get Cambodia Drivers License

Getting a Cambodian driving license

If you’re planning on driving in Cambodia, you should probably get a driving license. Although many expats don’t bother, if you’re planning to drive in Cambodia it makes sense to get a Cambodian driver’s license. Trust us, it’s not too difficult and can save you a lot of hassle and fines further down the line. Cambodia drivers license Yes! You can (probably) get a Cambodia driver’s license!

2019 update: The laws changed on January 1st, 2016 and declared that drivers on motos that are 125cc or smaller do not need a license. However, it was never entirely clear if that applied to foreigners or just Cambodians. In early 2019 it appears that they are codifying the law to exclude foreigners, meaning that anyone who is not Cambodian now needs to get a Cambodian driving license to drive in the Kingdom. It is also rumored that Cambodia will begin to accept International Driving Permits (IDP) this year, but they need to be issued in your home country and are only valid for one year. We will update this site with more information as it becomes available.

Many expats don’t bother to get a license, and just pay (or avoid) the fines when they are stopped. But getting a driver’s license in Cambodia isn’t very difficult, and although the fines for driving without one are currently small, they are growing, and in the future the penalties for driving without a license will likely be more severe. Also, if you get into an accident while driving without a valid Cambodian license, most health insurance and travel insurance companies will not cover your claim. Note that an International Driver’s License is not currently recognized in Cambodia. Types of Cambodia driving licenses: There are seven types of licenses in Cambodia. The non-industrial ones are: A1: For 49-125cc motorcycles and scooters A: For motorcycles larger than 125cc B: For passenger vehicles (less than 9 passengers) One who holds a License B is still required to get an ‘A’ License if they also want to drive larger motorcycles. There are also difference license types in terms of length. If you hold a license in your home country, you can do a “transfer” and get a one-year license in Cambodia without taking a driving test. It takes about two hours and you’ll have to do it again each year. There are also 10-year driving licenses available for those who pass a written and practical driving exam. What you need to apply for a 1-year Cambodian driver’s license 2 or 8 passport photos against a white background (2 to apply at Aeon 2, 8 to apply at the GDoPWaT) Passport with current visa (must have at least 6 weeks left) Valid driver’s license from your home country Letter your local Sangkat confirming your place of residence* 30,000 riel fee Eye test (completed at licensing office for 10,000 riel) If your license is not in English or French, a translated copy notarized by your embassy Where to apply for a 1-year Cambodian driving license There are now two places you can apply for a 1-year Cambodian driving license, the new Aeon Mall, also called Aeon 2 or Aeon Sen Sok, or the General Department of Public Works and Transport in Phnom Penh. Only Cambodians can take advantage of the more convenient option at the original Aeon Mall.