The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is preparing to extend its services to five international destinations, a move aimed at enabling Ghanaians in the diaspora to access legitimate licensing services without the involvement of intermediaries, commonly referred to as goro boys.

The initiative follows approval from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who has authorised the DVLA to operate outside Ghana.

Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, said the activities of unapproved middlemen often result in fraudulent documentation, exposing many Ghanaians abroad to exploitation.

He explained that to address the problem, the DVLA collaborated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide licensing services directly in selected countries.

“Last year, we realised that many of our brothers and sisters living abroad were falling victim to goro boys, most of whom produced fake documents. We therefore requested approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to allow the DVLA to offer its services directly in some overseas locations. Yesterday, the Honourable Minister signed off on this project,” Mr Kotey said.

Under the new arrangement, Ghanaians living abroad will be able to renew driver’s licences, apply for new ones, and access other DVLA services without the risk of fraud.

The DVLA says further details, including the specific countries involved and timelines for implementation, will be announced in due course.

Below are the countries to host DVLA services

- United States of America

- United Kingdom

- Canada

- Germany

- Netherlands