• Users can SMS “Help” to 28787 to know the keywords of e-Traffic SMS Services BRTA is solely responsible for the information on Vehicle Registration number, Engine number, Chassis number, Fitness Certificate, Tax Token, Ownership details and Driving License. Digital Driving License (newly issued) information is not available at the moment.
• Driving License Checker (DLC) app, hosted by Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), will enable people to check the status of the Driving License (DL) application that they have applied. This app will also help people to see the latest status of their DL card. The app has provision for an automatic scan of a barcode embedded at the top.

To apply you must have BRTA license or Driving License BD. To obtain a national driving license you have to go for 3 stages of tests. Once you get national driving license, only then you will be eligible to apply for the international one. Now the process follows with collecting an application form from your respective authority. The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has urged medium and heavy vehicle drivers to get the appropriate driving licence by June 30. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a workshop for transport drivers in Banani, Dhaka on Monday, BRTA Chairman Md Moshiar Rahman said the transport authority would help the participants of the workshop to file application forms for valid licences.

After receiving the application form, the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Sydney will send the driving licence details to the concerned authority (BRTA, Dhaka) in Bangladesh for verification of authenticity. After receiving the concerned authority’s report from Bangladesh, the Consulate will issue a certificate and, if a pre-paid self-addressed envelope is provided by the applicant, send to the certificate to the applicant by post.

Note: Due to COVID-19 public health emergency, service seekers are encouraged to get their desired services through postal mail. If planning to come in person, please book an appointment online from the homepage prior visiting.

1. Filled-in application form [download application form]
2. One (1) copy of passport size photograph
3. Copy of both sides of Bangladesh Driving License
4. Copy of the data pages of Bangladesh Passport
5. Self-addressed pre-paid Express envelope/Courier (signature on delivery)
6. Service fee transaction receipt

While walk-in service is available during the consular hours, booking appointment online at the homepage of the Consulate’s website can save you waiting time.

The applicants are advised to read the following carefully prior to proceeding further:

How Can I Check My Driving Licence Online In Bangladesh

1. Consular fees are received for processing of applications. Hence, fees are non-refundable even if an application is denied or withdrawn.
2. Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra and Bangladesh Consulate General in Sydney are two separate entities. Service can’t be provided by the Consulate against a payment made to the High Commission in Canberra.
3. Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
4. The payment of the fee shall be made at least 03 working days prior to submitting the application form.
5. A copy of the payment transaction receipt shall be attached with the application form.
6. Cash/personal cheque/Direct Deposit is not accepted.
7. Credit card/EFTPOS payment is possible at the consular counter. Transaction fee of the card company will apply in addition to the consular fees.

Fees: A$ 15.00

Mode of payment

The fees may be paid in one of the following ways:

1. Postal money order/bank cheque payable to Consulate General of Bangladesh; or
2. Credit card/EFTPOS payment at the Consulate. Transaction charge of the card company will apply in addition to the consular fees; or,
3. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT):

Details for EFT are as follows:

Account Name: Consulate General of Bangladesh
BSB: 062000
Account No: 1927 4083
Bank Name: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

After payment of fees, attach copy of the payment transaction receipt with the application form.

The applications along with other necessary documents may be sent to the following address by registered mail/courier, or may be submitted in person:

Consulate General of Bangladesh in Sydney

Suite 2, Level 1
189 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia

Submission in person: On working days from 0930-1300hrs & 1400-1600 hrs.

N.B.:The Consulate General of Bangladesh is not responsible for documents lost or delayed in mail / Courier.

The delivery of the document may be obtained in the following ways:

How Can I Check My Driving Licence In Bangladesh

1. By the applicant in person; or,
2. By authorized person. In this case, a letter of authorization issued by the applicant as well as proof of identity of the authorized person (photo IDs such as driving license, passport etc.) shall be required in addition to the delivery slip; or,
3. By postal mail. In this case, self-addressed pre-paid Express envelope/Courier (signature on delivery) shall be sent to the Consulate while sending/submitting the application.