Driving License with ARC card

[haidarbaker]

Hi All

How can I obtain a UK Driving License with Application Registration Card ARC that states work permitted (Home Office letter available) and I also have National Insurance Number. I can provide payslips too if required.

I know this might be a duplicate post but I couldn't find any recent posts as a lot of things changed in the last 3 years.

Thank you in advance.

Haidar

[alterhase58]

I can't specificaly comment on your document but here is the official link regarding ID for DL: https://www.gov.uk/id-for-driving-licence
Do you already have a foreign licence? You may be able to exchange it for a UK licence, otherwise you may only qualify for a provisional licence: https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisio ... ng-licence

[haidarbaker]

Thanks for your reply, I don't have an international DL I am afraid.

The Gov website doesn't mention anything about ARC cards.

I am just wondering if I can fill in the form and post it to DVLA along with other documents.

Thanks again

Haidar

[lolo2]

In that case you need to apply for a provisional licence first. No documents are posted to DVLA for that, everything is done online Provisional driving licence

Then you have to take and pass a theory test and a practical test to get a full UK driving licence.

[lolo2]

Update: the provisional licence application still requires to post documents to DVLA if the applicant does not hold a British passport. I only can suspect that an ARC card is a valid ID form for this purpose.

[haidarbaker]

Thanks for the reply.

Yes this is what I am going to be doing.

[Ticktack]

Update: the provisional licence application still requires to post documents to DVLA if the applicant does not hold a British passport. I only can suspect that an ARC card is a valid ID form for this purpose.

Not just any form of ID is required for the issuance of a provisional DL. You need a passport and a vignette that shows you have a right to be here or a BRP.
Immigration status verification is a key factor in all of this.

[secret.simon]

The Gov.UK webpage on ARC Cards specifically states that it "is not evidence of identity."

So I suspect that it can't be used as ID for many purposes, such as applying for a drivers license.

Once your asylum application has been processed and accepted, you may be eligible to apply for a Home Office Travel Document, which can be used as proof of ID.

[lolo2]

That's interesting.

Let's say the ARC holder has the right to work in the UK, as per the guidance.

I can understand that it's a provisional status, but what if the asylum claimant finds job as a driver? how they can obtain a drivers licence then?

[Ticktack]

That's interesting.

Let's say the ARC holder has the right to work in the UK, as per the guidance.

I can understand that it's a provisional status, but what if the asylum claimant finds job as a driver? how they can obtain a drivers licence then?

It's all about evidence. You can't jump the gun.
Quick scenario, when the UK was still part of the EU. The EU law states that the non-EU spouse of a Brit has the right to be issued a visa to any EU country as soon as it's deemed possible (Maybe not exactly phrased like that, but you get the drift). However, the non-EU spouse still needs to prove that he/she deserves it (Even though you have a UK issued spouse visa). You need marriage certificate, original passport of your EU spouse and your visa must have an excess of 3 months left from the time you intend to return back to the UK.

Back to the issue at hand, if the procedures aren't met, no license would be issued. The onus is always on you to show why you need to be issued any government document. No one cares what job you got.

In all honesty, the person probably wouldn't even get the job. As one of the requirements would be that you have a valid UK license.

[alterhase58]

No employer would hire drivers with a provisional licence. Provisional licence doesn't allow you to drive on your own (only with a licenced driver supervising you).

[secret.simon]

the ARC holder has the right to work in the UK

Having the right to work will be only one of many requirements that an applicant needs to be able to work in specified jobs.

I am a British citizen and have the right to work in the UK, but I can't work in the nuclear sector unless I meet other, much more stringent requirements.

Similarly, certain intelligence and government roles require not only the applicant, but also both parents to have British citizenship.

In other words, having the right to work is a necessary, but not sufficient, requirement to getting a job in the UK.

[haidarbaker]

I do appreciate your replys. It is really helpful.

I am going to give it a try and send a hard copy application form filled in and signed to DVLA along with a letter from the home office stating the right of work, national insurance number letter, payslips, bank statements as proof of address and of course the ARC card.

I will keep you updated.

Thanks again

[lolo2]

I would be very curious to know DVLA's response now that you've decided to apply for a provisional licence.

[mavura]

i would like the feed back too from the DVLA about your Provisional licence, please keep us updated.

[AmazonianX]

i would like the feed back too from the DVLA about your Provisional licence, please keep us updated.

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