The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has dismissed what it describes as misleading media reports suggesting that it plans to post its staff to Ghana’s foreign missions to operate from abroad.
In a statement dated February 26, 2026, the Authority said it had taken note of headlines claiming it intended to deploy domestic staff to work at embassies overseas. According to the DVLA, that interpretation is inaccurate.
“It has come to the attention of Management of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), misleading news headlines over the extended services of DVLA to selected foreign countries,” the statement said.
The Authority clarified that, under an arrangement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it has agreed to collaborate with Ghana’s embassies across the globe to provide limited but essential services to qualified Ghanaian citizens residing abroad.
“For clarity, the DVLA, through an arrangement with the Foreign Affairs Ministry has agreed to collaborate with Ghana’s Embassies across the globe to provide selected services including International Driver’s Permit and Driver’s Licence Renewal to qualified Ghanaian citizens domiciled in other countries,” the statement explained.
The initiative is designed to improve access to DVLA services for members of the Ghanaian diaspora, many of whom face challenges renewing their driver’s licences or obtaining International Driver’s Permits (IDPs) while living outside the country.
According to the Authority, the programme will begin with a pilot phase in selected countries, including the United States of America, Canada, Germany, The Netherlands and the High Commission of the United Kingdom.
As part of the rollout, designated embassy staff will receive training from the DVLA to verify applicants’ documentation. After verification, the documents will be forwarded to Ghana for processing. Once completed, the processed licences or permits will be returned to the respective embassies, where applicants can collect them.
The DVLA stressed that this collaborative arrangement does not involve posting its domestic staff to work in embassies abroad.
“This operation does not in any way mean that the DVLA would post its domestic staff to work at Embassies in the aforementioned countries as the news headlines sought to portray,” the statement clarified.
Management of the Authority reiterated its commitment to improving service delivery and ensuring that Ghanaians, whether at home or abroad, have easier access to essential licensing services. The move is also expected to reduce instances of non-compliance among citizens who may have difficulty renewing their licences while living overseas.
The DVLA concluded by reaffirming that the initiative reflects its broader effort to modernise operations and extend convenience to Ghanaians globally, while maintaining proper administrative processes within the country.
