Brazzaville update on motorbike licence cost
The total official cost to obtain a Category A driving licence for motorbike riders is set at 79,000 FCFA, according to FESYPTC. The clarification was made in Brazzaville on January 16 by Ngatsé Itoua Mbola, the federation’s secretary in charge of economic and specific issues (ACI).
He spoke in an interview reacting to figures circulating in some media and on social networks claiming the licence could cost 18,000 FCFA. FESYPTC says that amount does not reflect the legal schedule currently in force (ACI).
Why FESYPTC disputes the 18,000 FCFA figure
Ngatsé Itoua Mbola described the 18,000 FCFA claim as unfounded and not aligned with existing legal provisions. He said messages spreading that figure create confusion among riders and those preparing their documents (ACI).
“The price of 18,000 FCFA for obtaining a driving licence is false. Those who carry these informations are only agitators,” he said, insisting the federation’s position is based on the 2025 finance law (ACI).
Breakdown of the 79,000 FCFA official fees
FESYPTC says the 79,000 FCFA total comes from several items listed in the 2025 finance law. It includes 5,000 FCFA for a provisional licence and 6,000 FCFA for Category A, plus 12,000 FCFA for exam fees, for a first subtotal of 23,000 FCFA (ACI).
The same finance law also provides 50,000 FCFA for issuing the final licence and 6,000 FCFA for processing the file. Added to the earlier fees, that brings the global official cost to 79,000 FCFA, the federation said (ACI).
Extra documents can push expenses above 100,000 FCFA
Beyond the fees cited in the finance law, applicants often face additional expenses tied to required administrative documents. Ngatsé Itoua Mbola mentioned the medical certificate, certificate of nationality, criminal record extract and passport photos (ACI).
According to him, these added steps can raise the overall amount paid by riders to more than 100,000 FCFA. He presented this as a practical reality for many applicants, even though those costs are not set by the finance law itself (ACI).
Rules for moto-transport: Decree No. 2024-324
FESYPTC also recalled that motorbike transport activity is regulated by Decree No. 2024-324. The decree reserves the activity to nationals organised within Groupements d’intérêts économiques, known as GIEs, the union official said (ACI).
These GIE structures are responsible for handling the necessary administrative procedures with competent services so the activity can be exercised legally. The reminder comes as authorities and sector actors seek clearer organisation of the growing urban moto-transport market (ACI).
Mandatory training: 45 hours in an approved school
On training, Ngatsé Itoua Mbola said riders must complete a mandatory programme in an approved motorbike driving school. The course totals 45 hours and is validated by a certificate of completion, he said (ACI).
He estimated the cost of the training at around 60,000 FCFA, while noting that the amount can vary depending on the school. For many young riders, this training is presented as a key step toward safer and more professional services (ACI).
FESYPTC role and a gradual implementation approach
FESYPTC is a trade union organisation affiliated with the Confédération syndicale des travailleurs du Congo. It says it works to defend the interests of professionals in the transport sector, including those operating motorbike services (ACI).
The federation says it advocates with authorities for a gradual implementation of obligations linked to motorbike transport. It cited technical inspection, taxation and insurance as areas where progressive enforcement could help riders align step by step with current regulations (ACI).