The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) of Ghana has announced plans to introduce biometric international driver’s licences and vehicle permits starting in 2026.

In a Facebook post sighted by GhanaWeb Business, the DVLA Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey, explained that the upgrade is designed to address the occasional rejection of Ghanaian International Driver’s Licences (IDLs) and International Vehicle Permits (IVPs) by some foreign countries.

The new initiative will feature a Biometric International Driver’s Licence and a Biometric International Vehicle Permit, both equipped with a bio-data page that meets the specifications of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

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"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 Licences (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 Licences and Biometric International Vehicle Permits," part of his post read.

"These new documents will include a bio-data page to fully comply with ISO specifications. This strategic upgrade aims to establish a modern, secure, and globally verifiable standard for Ghanaian drivers and vehicles traveling abroad," he added.

The rollout of these biometric documents is expected to begin at DVLA offices nationwide in 2026.

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