International Driving Licence (IDL)/ International Driving Permit (IDP)
The International Driver’s Permit is a United Nations-approved travel document granted to travellers travelling to foreign countries. It is an official translation of your home country’s driver’s licence. The document basically indicates that you have a valid driving licence and translates your licence paperwork into a variety of languages so that authorities abroad can verify and comprehend your driving credentials.
The paper is available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian, as well as German, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, and Scandinavian languages. An IDP is normally valid for one year from the date of issuing or until the driver’s licence expires, whichever comes first.
How to Apply for an International Driving License in India?
The following are the steps to apply for International Driving License (IDL) in India:
Step 1: You can visit the official website of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Step 2: You can also visit the respective RTO (Regional Transport Office) to avail yourself of the permission
Step 3: If applying through official website, fill out the forms, such as:
Form 4A: Certificate that proves that the individual is a competent rider
Form 1A: Medical fitness form for the rider
Step 4: Provide the following details as well – driving license information, residential proof, and proof of identification.
Step 5: Submit all the necessary document along with the forms required to apply for IDL
Step 6: Take the driving test to qualify for the IDL
Step 7: During the time of document submission, make a payment of Rs.1000
After successful completion of all the application procedures, you will receive IDL in four to five days.
Provide the following details, such as:
- Driving license information
- Residential proof
- Proof of identification
Submit all the necessary document along with the forms required to apply for IDL
Take the driving test to qualify for the IDL
During the time of document submission, make a payment of Rs.1000
After successful completion of all the application procedures, you will receive IDL in four to five days.
Form for International Driving Licence
Individuals who are applying for an international driving licence are required to submit a form when applying.
The form can be picked up from any RTO, and is known as the ‘Form for the Issue of International Driving Permit’, or Form 4.
The individual will have to provide personal details such as name, address, driving licence number, country the individual is travelling to etc.
Fees for International Driving Licence
The processing fee for an international driving licence is fixed at Rs. 500 per licence. The applicant will have to make the payment at the time of submitting the documents and application form.
OLD Fee for IDP – Rs. 500
Revised fee for IDL in January – 2017 – Rs. 1000
Documents Required for International Driving Permit
The International Driving Permit requirements and eligibility are uniform across all the signatory countries. Most countries levy a small fee to issue them, which varies from country to country.
Applicants should fulfil the criteria as mentioned below:
Should be above 18 years of age.
Should possess a valid Driving license.
Submit the official form issued by the concerned authority and 3 passport-sized photographs.
Indian applicants have to submit additional documentation, as mentioned below:
Form 4
- Copy of valid driver’s license
- Copy of passport and visa
- Copy of air tickets
- Medical certificate as mentioned in the application form.
- Application fee of Rs. 500
- 5 passport sized photographs.
- Certified proof of Indian citizenship.
- Copy of address proof.
- Copy of age proof.