Ivory Coast driving license = 2-6 month procedure per preparation. Driving school + code + driving + biometric. Total cost 200K-500K XOF. Here's the 2026 guide.
TL;DR
- B license (car): 250-450K XOF total IC.
- Delay: 2-6 months per preparation.
- Steps: code (theory) + driving (practical).
- 2024+ biometric license.
B license procedure (car)
- Driving school registration:
- Fees: 100-250K XOF per school
- Code lessons (10-20h)
- Driving lessons (15-30h practical)
- Code exam:
- 40-question QCM
- Pass: minimum 35/40
- Cost: 5K XOF
- Driving exam:
- 20-30 min practical test
- Examiner evaluation
- Cost: 10K XOF
- Biometric license:
- Photos + fingerprints
- Fees: 50-100K XOF
- Print delay: 2-4 weeks
- Total : 200-450K XOF + 2-6 months
IC license categories
- A: motorcycle, scooter
- B: car <3.5T
- C: heavy truck >3.5T
- D: passenger transport (bus)
- E: trailer >750kg
Foreign license conversion
Need a professional website?
Kolonell builds websites that attract clients, optimized for the Sénégalese market. Free quote in 2 minutes.
If France/EU license :
- 1-year validity then mandatory exchange
- Documents: original license + translation if non-French + photos
- Exchange fees: 30-80K XOF
- Delay: 1-3 months
If non-EU license :
- Normal procedure (driving school + exams)
- No direct conversion
FAQ
Q: Ivory Coast license valid other countries?
A: ECOWAS valid. Rest: international license or conversion.
Q: Express delay possible?
A: "Express" driving schools promise 2-3 months. Verify school seriousness.
Conclusion
2026 IC license: 200-450K XOF, 2-6 months. Driving school + code + driving + biometric. EU conversion possible with delay.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
