Get a Kenyan driving licence as a diplomatic card holder
National Transport and Safety Authority · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Get NTSA's Form 7 approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then apply on the NTSA service portal with your diplomatic card, current driving licence, passport copy and photo. It takes about 5 working days.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- How long
- About 5 working days
- Where
- Online on the NTSA service portal (eCitizen login), after Form 7 is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
What you need
- Diplomatic card
- Form 7, downloaded from NTSA and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Your current driving licence
- Passport copy
- Passport photo
Steps
- Download Form 7 from NTSA and have it approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Apply on the NTSA service portal and attach the approved form, your diplomatic card, driving licence, passport copy and photo.
Watch out
- You need a driving licence you already hold. This route doesn't replace taking a driving test if you have none.
- Start with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: NTSA expects Form 7 already approved when you apply.
Who can apply
- Diplomats: officials representing their countries, who hold a diplomatic card
Official sources (2)
- NTSA services catalogue ntsa.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- NTSA service portal serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026