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	Driver's licenses in Ecuador are issued by the ANT (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito). Foreign licenses are valid for short-term visitors; residents living in Ecuador long-term should obtain a local Ecuadorian license.		Driver's licenses in Ecuador are issued by the ANT (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito). Foreign licenses are valid for short-term visitors; residents living in Ecuador long-term should obtain a local Ecuadorian license.
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	4. '''ANT exam''': Written theory test (available in Spanish only) and practical driving test at the nearest ANT office		4. '''ANT exam''': Written theory test (available in Spanish only) and practical driving test at the nearest ANT office
	5. '''License issuance''': If approved, license is issued at the ANT office		5. '''License issuance''': If approved, license is issued at the ANT office

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ECUAWIKI › HOW-TO GUIDES › DRIVER'S LICENSES

Driver's licenses in Ecuador are issued by the ANT (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito). Foreign licenses are valid for short-term visitors; residents living in Ecuador long-term should obtain a local Ecuadorian license.

== Foreign Driver's Licenses ==

Foreign driver's licenses (from most countries) are legally valid in Ecuador for driving as a tourist. Ecuadorian law allows foreign license holders to drive for the duration of their permitted tourist stay (up to 90 days). However:

* If you become a legal resident, you should apply for an Ecuadorian license
* In practice, foreign licenses are accepted by police for minor stops, but residents are technically required to hold a local license
* International Driving Permits (IDP) from AAA or equivalent organizations are recognized

== Getting an Ecuadorian Driver's License ==

The process for obtaining an Ecuadorian license:

1. '''Prerequisites''': Valid cédula or residency card; minimum age 18 (for category B)
2. '''Medical exam''': Basic vision, hearing, and reflexes test at an authorized medical center
3. '''Driving school''': New applicants must complete a certified driving course at an authorized school (autoescuela). Required hours vary by category.
4. '''ANT exam''': Written theory test (available in Spanish only) and practical driving test at the nearest ANT office
5. '''License issuance''': If approved, license is issued at the ANT office

== License Categories ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Category !! Type of Vehicle
|-
| B || Private cars and light trucks (most common)
|-
| A || Motorcycles (various subcategories by engine size)
|-
| C / D || Commercial vehicles / trucks
|-
| E / F || Buses and heavy vehicles
|}

== License Renewal ==

Ecuadorian licenses are issued for 3–5 years. Renewal requires updated medical exam and fee payment at the ANT. Professional categories require additional testing.

== ANT Office — Peninsula ==

The nearest ANT offices to the Santa Elena Peninsula are in '''La Libertad''' and '''Santa Elena city'''. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

== See Also ==
* [[Driving in Ecuador]]
* [[Buying a Car in Ecuador]]
* [[Car Insurance Ecuador]]
* [[Vehicle Inspections Ecuador]]
* [[Using your cédula]]

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[[Category:Transportation]]
[[Category:Legal & Administrative]]
[[Category:La Peninsula]]

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