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<p>Created page with &quot;{{Infobox | title = 🪪 Driver&#039;s Licenses in Ecuador | label1 = Authority | data1 = ANT (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito) | label2 = Foreign License Validity | data2 = Valid for tourism; residents need local license | label3 = Local License Category | data3 = B (private car), A (motorcycle) | label4 = Test Required | data4 = Yes (written + practical) | label5 = Cost | data5 = ~$20–$40 USD }} ECUAWIKI › HOW-TO GUIDES › DRIVER&#039;S LICENSES Driver&#039;s licenses in E...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox<br /> | title = 🪪 Driver&#039;s Licenses in Ecuador<br /> | label1 = Authority<br /> | data1 = ANT (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito)<br /> | label2 = Foreign License Validity<br /> | data2 = Valid for tourism; residents need local license<br /> | label3 = Local License Category<br /> | data3 = B (private car), A (motorcycle)<br /> | label4 = Test Required<br /> | data4 = Yes (written + practical)<br /> | label5 = Cost<br /> | data5 = ~$20–$40 USD<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ECUAWIKI › HOW-TO GUIDES › DRIVER&#039;S LICENSES<br /> <br /> Driver&#039;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.<br /> <br /> == Foreign Driver&#039;s Licenses ==<br /> <br /> Foreign driver&#039;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:<br /> <br /> * If you become a legal resident, you should apply for an Ecuadorian license<br /> * In practice, foreign licenses are accepted by police for minor stops, but residents are technically required to hold a local license<br /> * International Driving Permits (IDP) from AAA or equivalent organizations are recognized<br /> <br /> == Getting an Ecuadorian Driver&#039;s License ==<br /> <br /> The process for obtaining an Ecuadorian license:<br /> <br /> 1. &#039;&#039;&#039;Prerequisites&#039;&#039;&#039;: Valid cédula or residency card; minimum age 18 (for category B)<br /> 2. &#039;&#039;&#039;Medical exam&#039;&#039;&#039;: Basic vision, hearing, and reflexes test at an authorized medical center<br /> 3. &#039;&#039;&#039;Driving school&#039;&#039;&#039;: New applicants must complete a certified driving course at an authorized school (autoescuela). Required hours vary by category.<br /> 4. &#039;&#039;&#039;ANT exam&#039;&#039;&#039;: Written theory test (available in Spanish only) and practical driving test at the nearest ANT office<br /> 5. &#039;&#039;&#039;License issuance&#039;&#039;&#039;: If approved, license is issued at the ANT office<br /> <br /> == License Categories ==<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Category !! Type of Vehicle<br /> |-<br /> | B || Private cars and light trucks (most common)<br /> |-<br /> | A || Motorcycles (various subcategories by engine size)<br /> |-<br /> | C / D || Commercial vehicles / trucks<br /> |-<br /> | E / F || Buses and heavy vehicles<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == License Renewal ==<br /> <br /> Ecuadorian licenses are issued for 3–5 years. Renewal requires updated medical exam and fee payment at the ANT. Professional categories require additional testing.<br /> <br /> == ANT Office — Peninsula ==<br /> <br /> The nearest ANT offices to the Santa Elena Peninsula are in &#039;&#039;&#039;La Libertad&#039;&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;&#039;Santa Elena city&#039;&#039;&#039;. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Driving in Ecuador]]<br /> * [[Buying a Car in Ecuador]]<br /> * [[Car Insurance Ecuador]]<br /> * [[Vehicle Inspections Ecuador]]<br /> * [[Using your cédula]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:How-To Guides]]<br /> [[Category:Transportation]]<br /> [[Category:Legal &amp; Administrative]]<br /> [[Category:La Peninsula]]</div>

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