by Those citizen from India, who is going to foreign countries wants to drive a motor vehicle there, they can get International Driving Permit (IDP) from the road transport authority of India. International Driving Permit is only a permit issued by the RTOs in the respective states. The maximum validity of IDP is one year from the date of issue, or up to the expiry date of your driving license, whichever is earlier. IDP is recognized as a legal source to drive/ride on foreign land by many (around 150 ) countries . IDP helps you rent a car or bike without much of a fuss when you are in abroad.
IDP is an official translation of the driver’s license, where the documents are converted into languages that are understandable abroad. More details such as How to Apply for an International Driving license in India, Eligibility Criteria to Apply For IDP, Documents Required to Apply and so on are described through below paragraphs.
Eligibility criteria to apply for IDP : Those person who wants to apply Should be an Indian citizen with age above 18 years, should hold a valid Indian driving license and also Should possess valid passport and visa.
How To Apply :
- The application can be submitted by online through the website of the Ministry of Road Transport And Highways or can avail permission directly from their respective RTO.
- Open the website and select your state.
- Click on ” Apply for International Driving Permit (IDP)“
- Fill out Form 4A and 1A, that is, Form 4A – Certificate that an individual is a competence rider and Form 1A – form of medical fitness for the rider.
- Provide details of driving license, identity and residential proof.
- Submit all the required documents with the forms.
- Take the driving test.
- Make a payment of ₹ 1,000 at the time of document submission.
By following these simple steps, application will be submitted your IDL will be get with in 4 to 5 business days. If anyone wants to apply offline, 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.
What are the documents required? Forms 4A and 1A, Valid driver’s license copy, Copy of passport and visa, Duplicate air tickets for verification, Application fee of ₹ 1,000, Passport size photographs as required, Certified proof of Indian citizenship, Copy of address proof and Copy of age proof.
Click here to apply online for IDP (International Driving Permit)
