New Delhi. If you are going to travel abroad and want to enjoy driving there, but are wondering how the Indian Driving License will work there, then this information is for you. There are some countries where you can drive even with your Indian driving license.
Your Indian DL is valid in total 12 countries. Let us know which are these countries and for how long will your DL work there.
Validity is 3 to 12 months
If you are going to America, your Indian driving license will remain valid there for one year. In Malaysia and Canada you can drive with your DL for three months. You can drive in Germany and Spain using an Indian driving license for six months. You can also drive in Australia, UK, New Zealand, Switzerland, South Africa, Sweden and Singapore with an Indian driving license for one year.
However, to drive in these countries, it is necessary to have an International Driving Permit (IDP). Let us know how to obtain International Driving Permit.
How to apply for International Driving Permit
Fill the Application Form: Visit the official website of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and fill Form 1A (Medical Fitness Form) and Form 4A from there.
Upload Documents: After filling the form, upload the necessary documents like your driving license, ID proof, and residence proof.
Submit Online: Make submission after filling the form and uploading the documents. After this, you will have to pass a driving test for International Driving Permit.
According to reports, the fee for International Driving Permit is around Rs 1,000. After passing the test, you will be issued a permit, with the help of which you can easily drive in the countries mentioned above.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 3, 2024, 10:04 IST