Order Tonga Driving License from Home: Your Complete Step-by-Step Guide!

Okay, so, I need to share this whole thing about getting a driving license in Tonga. It was, let me tell you, a bit of a journey. So, I started off not knowing much, just that I needed to get this done.

First thing I did was to try and figure out what exactly I needed. I knew it had something to do with a D2 form, that’s what they call it for a lorry, minibus, or bus driving license. And I thought, “Well, this sounds like a job for the internet.” So, I spent some time looking up everything about the application process.

• I found out that there’s this DVLA thing I might have to deal with if my license got lost or something.
• Then I learned that you can do a lot of this stuff online, which sounded pretty convenient. I mean, who wants to spend hours in line, right?
• There was even something about a webchat option where you can save a transcript. Not sure I’d need that, but it’s good to know.

But here’s where it got a bit tricky. I realized I might have to actually fill out a form and send it by post. Yep, the old-fashioned way. It’s something like 43 bucks to apply by post, and 34 if you do it online. They also ask for your National Insurance number, which, of course, I had to dig up.

Then there was the whole thing about renewing. Apparently, once you hit 70, you gotta renew your license every 3 years. I’m not there yet, but it’s something to keep in mind.

So, I weighed my options. Online seemed easier, but I was a bit hesitant. In the end, I decided to go with the postal application. Filled out that D1 form, which wasn’t too bad, and sent it off with the fee.

After a bit of waiting, which is always the worst part, I finally got my hands on my Tonga driving license. It wasn’t the smoothest process, but hey, I got it done. And now I can legally drive a lorry, not that I plan to, but you never know.

Tips for anyone else doing this:

• Check if you need the D2 form or the D1.
• Consider doing it online to save some cash.
• Make sure you have your National Insurance number handy.
• Be prepared to wait a bit after you send in your application.

That’s pretty much my story. It wasn’t too bad, just a few hoops to jump through. Hope this helps someone out there!