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Is it possible to change our old ugly documents to the new small plastic cards? They’re a normal size and fit in human wallets. Any info+fees on how to get this done in the easiest way would be appreciated.
we can do this before it expires? I would also like to know
I really hope so because mine expires in like 25 years...
Asked abt that at OMT a couple of days ago actually. They said it could be done in a week, and costs 125 000 LL. i think it's cheaper if you do it yourself but you need to a get a few documents (same documents needed for ppl renewing when over 50 yrs old). after submitting the documents you receive a ticket then you go to 'nef3a' they take your fingerprints and picture and give your new driver's license.
Note: the new ones have to be renewed every 10 years (not after your are 50)
hishjwnz wroteAsked abt that at OMT a couple of days ago actually. They said it could be done in a week, and costs 125 000 LL. i think it's cheaper if you do it yourself but you need to a get a few documents (same documents needed for ppl renewing when over 50 yrs old). after submitting the documents you receive a ticket then you go to 'nef3a' they take your fingerprints and picture and give your new driver's license.
Note: the new ones have to be renewed every 10 years (not after your are 50)
Like everything in this country sounds like a pain in the ass. And a bill for 80$. Pass

Thanks for the info though! :)
Salloum wrote Like everything in this country sounds like a pain in the ass. And a bill for 80$. Pass

Thanks for the info though! :)
You're welcome
dsoftware.king wroteI think you can do it yourself for around 40,000 LBP
That's impossible because you need the health certificate (شهادة صحية) which costs 40-50 thou by itself, let alone the other documents and the fee at nef3a. i would say it could cost in total between 70-90 thou if you do it by yourself.
hishjwnz wrote
Salloum wrote Like everything in this country sounds like a pain in the ass. And a bill for 80$. Pass

Thanks for the info though! :)
You're welcome
dsoftware.king wroteI think you can do it yourself for around 40,000 LBP
That's impossible because you need the health certificate (شهادة صحية) which costs 40-50 thou by itself, let alone the other documents and the fee at nef3a. i would say it could cost in total between 70-90 thou if you do it by yourself.

I am talking about the fees only which is 38,000 LBP. Health certificate and other required docs should be obtained whether he will do it himself or not.

it's a total rip-off and it ain't worth it. this country sucks in every possible aspect
dsoftware.king wrote
hishjwnz wrote
dsoftware.king wroteI think you can do it yourself for around 40,000 LBP
That's impossible because you need the health certificate (شهادة صحية) which costs 40-50 thou by itself, let alone the other documents and the fee at nef3a. i would say it could cost in total between 70-90 thou if you do it by yourself.

I am talking about the fees only which is 38,000 LBP. Health certificate and other required docs should be obtained whether he will do it himself or not.

it's a total rip-off and it ain't worth it. this country sucks in every possible aspect
No actually the 125 thou fee from OMT includes everything. They will get u all the docs including health certificate and legal record. Of course it's better to do it by yourself if you have time but i've seen way worse rip-offs than this.
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hishjwnz wrote
dsoftware.king wrote
hishjwnz wrote

That's impossible because you need the health certificate (شهادة صحية) which costs 40-50 thou by itself, let alone the other documents and the fee at nef3a. i would say it could cost in total between 70-90 thou if you do it by yourself.

I am talking about the fees only which is 38,000 LBP. Health certificate and other required docs should be obtained whether he will do it himself or not.

it's a total rip-off and it ain't worth it. this country sucks in every possible aspect
No actually the 125 thou fee from OMT includes everything. They will get u all the docs including health certificate and legal record. Of course it's better to do it by yourself if you have time but i've seen way worse rip-offs than this.
How would OMT take your finger prints? I have the old driving license still valid but I'm thinking to renew now and take the new one. Can it all be done through OMT or would i have to go at some point myself to fingerprint?
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hishjwnz wrote
dsoftware.king wrote
hishjwnz wrote

That's impossible because you need the health certificate (شهادة صحية) which costs 40-50 thou by itself, let alone the other documents and the fee at nef3a. i would say it could cost in total between 70-90 thou if you do it by yourself.

I am talking about the fees only which is 38,000 LBP. Health certificate and other required docs should be obtained whether he will do it himself or not.

it's a total rip-off and it ain't worth it. this country sucks in every possible aspect
No actually the 125 thou fee from OMT includes everything. They will get u all the docs including health certificate and legal record. Of course it's better to do it by yourself if you have time but i've seen way worse rip-offs than this.
This made me chuckle, how would they get you a health certificate Isn't it supposed to be the other way around.
Sadly I won't be surprised if this is true(I mean getting a license without proper docs), one should expect anything here.
What you can do is go to nef3a and tell them that you lost it. If you handle it by yourself if should cost you about 100,000 (40000 for the new card and the rest are paperwork and stuff like that). The validity would be the same as your original driver's licence. So it your current licence lasts till 2050, a new card (giving that u tell them that your's is stolen) you also expire in 2050.
There's word that the new driver's licence working internationally since it's translated. But i'm not 100% sure.
well after summer 2015 all issued licenses last for 10 years only.
No more 30-40 years.
Yea but that's only if u never had a licence before. If you already have one and you lost it, they give you one with the same validity. You are replacing an old one not applying for a new one.
NuclearVision wrotewell after summer 2015 all issued licenses last for 10 years only.
No more 30-40 years.
Mine was issued in 2013 and it expires in 2023.
Thank you for the useful information.

My "drivers license" is now actually half a license. It separated in two parts, and I lost one, so I only have the back. I never know if I should try to use it or pretend that I lost it, thankfully I haven't been asked for it yet. Time for a new one.

Since we're on the topic, I'm just curious, has the driving test been updated yet? I mean back when I took it, it was just a matter of parking the car, and, maybe, answer a couple of questions.
Adlouni wrote
NuclearVision wrotewell after summer 2015 all issued licenses last for 10 years only.
No more 30-40 years.
Mine was issued in 2013 and it expires in 2023.
Weird. Perhaps the 10 years one is less expensive option and I got scammed by the driving bureau.
But again All of my friends(same age) have theirs for 10 years?

And rolf yeah the test is still the same.
That's why I'm skeptical about the international validity topic, it's not a matter of "translation", but more of they don't trust our licenses.