{"id":2957,"date":"2026-09-17T17:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/?p=2957"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:24:14","slug":"provisional-driving-licence-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/provisional-driving-licence-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"PDL Kenya 2026: Cost, Application & Validity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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NIT Driving Guide Kenya \u00b7 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) in Kenya<\/p>\n

Application \u00b7<\/i> cost \u00b7<\/i> validity \u00b7<\/i> next steps<\/p>\n

A precise guide to applying for a PDL through NTSA services on eCitizen, the current KSh 650 charge, three-month validity, learner-driving rules and what comes after the PDL.<\/p>\n

\n See the quick answer<\/a>\n Application steps<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Learner licence<\/p>\n

\n PDL<\/small><\/small><\/strong>\n KSh 620<\/span>\n 3 months<\/span>\n eCitizen<\/span>\n Learner only<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Core meaning<\/span>Licence to learn<\/strong>Not permission to drive independently.<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Current NTSA charge<\/span>KSh 620<\/p>\n

Validity<\/span>3 months<\/p>\n

Application<\/span>NTSA services on eCitizen<\/p>\n

Last checked<\/span>16 Sep 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Quick answer<\/span>

What is a PDL in Kenya?<\/h2><\/div>\n

A Provisional Driving Licence (PDL)<\/strong> is the licence used while learning to drive. Enrol in a licensed driving school, apply through NTSA services on eCitizen, pay the current KSh 620<\/strong> charge, and train only in the category shown on the licence. A PDL is valid for three months<\/strong> and can be renewed for further three-month periods where necessary.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Current charge<\/span>KSh 620<\/strong>NTSA PDL charge; driving-school tuition is separate.<\/small><\/div>\n
Validity<\/span>3 months<\/strong>Renewable for further three-month periods.<\/small><\/div>\n
Purpose<\/span>Learner driving<\/strong>Category-specific and not a full driving licence.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n \"Provisional\n<\/div>\n\n
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