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While visiting foreign countries, some people opt for public transport like buses, whereas others love to cover the foreign roads on bikes and cars.
You can cover each and every corner of India on your vehicle with an Indian driving license, but an international driving permit or license is mandatory while riding on foreign streets and highways.
The road transport authority of India issues an international driving license, a legal document to drive a four-wheeler or two-wheeler outside the country.
Moreover, it is an official translation of the driver’s license, where the documents are converted into languages that are understandable abroad.
An individual can apply for an IDP on the website of the Ministry of Road Transport And Highways or can avail permission directly from their respective RTO.
Following these simple steps, your application will be successful, and you will receive your IDL in 4 to 5 business days.
The online application procedure has made it easier for anyone to apply for an international driving license. If anyone wishes to take the offline route, they can go to their respective RTOs and fill up the forms, pay the fees, and submit the required documents. The RTO will translate your license into an international one.
The eligibility criteria to apply for IDL are as follows -
Underlying are the documents required to apply for an international driving license in India -
Now that you know about the documents required to apply for an international driving permit, let’s find out how to renew it.
The validity of an international driving permit is one year from the date of its issuance.
Earlier, it was impossible to renew an international driving license, but an amendment in the Motor Vehicle Act has made it possible. The individual needs to renew it through MoRTH’s official website. The procedures are as follows –
Then, the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will reissue your IDP and send it to your postal address.
Furthermore, If there are any further problems with reissuing the driving permit abroad, it should be enquired with MoRTH. Thus, you can easily increase the validity of your IDL by another year.
With an international permit, you can drive on foreign roads without getting into any trouble with the respective foreign authorities. Apart from that, there are various other benefits of an international driving license. They are listed below.
It's high time for you to apply for the international driving permit and take your vehicle on a foreign tour. Holding an international driving license will also allow you to freely rent and ride cars on foreign roads and highways without getting into trouble with the local authorities.
Whatever your purpose be for the travel, either work or vacation, do not miss buying a Travel Insurance Cover. It will help you with:
An international driving licence is provided to applicants with a valid driving licence, passport and visa. In the absence of any of these valid documents, a person is ineligible to apply for an international licence.
An international driving licence is provided to applicants with a valid driving licence, passport and visa. In the absence of any of these valid documents, a person is ineligible to apply for an international licence.
An international driving licence is valid for one year from its date of issue or the validity of the domestic licence, whichever is early.
An international driving licence is valid for one year from its date of issue or the validity of the domestic licence, whichever is early.
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Last updated: 2024-03-14
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