Zimbabwe just made it super easy to trade your old blue paper license for a fancy new plastic one. You simply need to text a special WhatsApp number and follow a few basic steps. The Transport Ministry created this system to help drivers meet the standards used across different African countries. The modern plastic cards work much better than the outdated paper versions.
Start by adding 0778112264 to your phone contacts. Text "Hi" to this number, and an automated system will guide you through everything. After the system checks your information and marks you as verified, you can pick a time to visit for your fingerprint scan. The entire process happens without complicated paperwork or long government office visits.
Head to your nearest VID location when scheduled. They'll scan your fingerprints and collect just USD 5 or the same amount in ZiG money. Your brand-new license takes about 30 working days to make. The office sends your finished card directly to the closest ZimPost, where you can pick it up without any hassle.
These updated cards connect to a central computer system that helps traffic officers quickly check driver information. You can legally drive through 25 different African nations with this single card. The best part? Current drivers skip the driving test completely - you just need fingerprints and a basic eye exam every five years. The government created this system to make driving safer and reduce fake licenses across the country.
Start by adding 0778112264 to your phone contacts. Text "Hi" to this number, and an automated system will guide you through everything. After the system checks your information and marks you as verified, you can pick a time to visit for your fingerprint scan. The entire process happens without complicated paperwork or long government office visits.
Head to your nearest VID location when scheduled. They'll scan your fingerprints and collect just USD 5 or the same amount in ZiG money. Your brand-new license takes about 30 working days to make. The office sends your finished card directly to the closest ZimPost, where you can pick it up without any hassle.
These updated cards connect to a central computer system that helps traffic officers quickly check driver information. You can legally drive through 25 different African nations with this single card. The best part? Current drivers skip the driving test completely - you just need fingerprints and a basic eye exam every five years. The government created this system to make driving safer and reduce fake licenses across the country.
