Part 1 · The road to a license
Applying
What it costs, and how long it takes
These are the figures Transport Management Office, Kalanki publishes for its own counter, on a page written for the department’s earlier portal. Fees and waiting times differ between offices and between provinces, so treat them as the shape of the cost and confirm the amount with the office that will issue your license.
| Step | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application and biometrics | About 1 hour | Rs 500 |
| Retrial application | About 30 minutes | Rs 500 each time |
| License fee, after the trial is passed | Paid 3 days after | Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000, by class |
| Collecting the smart card | About 3 minutes |
What one application buys
One application fee covers a single written attempt and up to three trials. Each retrial after that is applied for again, with its own fee.