It is easy for an Indian to get an
international driver's license from your mind!
Finally, getting your driving license
is a great thing, is not it? For most, it's like getting independence. However,
after a point we start taking our driving license. It's always going to be with
us, is not it? The sense of liberation goes away, and the monotony of life goes
in. Road trips are very far between our disciplined life.
But, if you are planning to travel
overseas, then once again you start thinking about your driving license. Who
does not want to walk on the streets in Miami and wants to ride a bike in
Paris, huh? There is a holiday, not a vacation without driving! It's hell! So
how do you get to drive in a country when you are traveling there? Do not
worry, we are here to tell you everything about it!
But wait, you already have a lot of
questions! Do you have a license in your wallet, will you work there? If not,
what is the procedure for obtaining an international driving license? What
documents are required?
Chill! Your questions will be answered
in this post. And as always, we will go one step further and make sure that you
understand the whole process in itself!
So, grab your seat belt, because we
are going to be off! Or well, drive off!
Validity of an International Driver's
License
As an Indian citizen, a valid
international driver can not drive in a country outside India without a
license. If you are behind the wheel then this is a compulsory document.
Primarily, the Zonal Regional Transport Office (RTO) is responsible for issuing
legitimate international driver licenses to individuals. With an international
driver's license, one person can rent / drive vehicles when traveling to
another country.
Notes Fact and points for the International Drivers License
- An international driver's license is
a permit-document.
- The validity of an international
driver's license is 1 year.
- It is required by an Indian citizen
if he is visiting a different country and is planning to drive there.
- In some countries, Indian driving
license is accepted, although it is always recommended to obtain an
international driver's license. The reason for this is, it is always easy to
claim insurance if you have an international driver's license.
- Printed in many languages
including an international license, but not limited to: English, French,
German, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese etc.
- International driver license is
valid in more than 150 countries worldwide.
- An international driver's license
can not be renewed. One, after the expiration, will have to go through the
entire process of obtaining the international driver license once again.
Receiving / receiving international driver licenses
Receiving an international driving
license takes anywhere between 2-7 working days. You can apply for anInternational Driving License at the following locations:
- Regional Regional Transport Office
(head office of RTO in your city / district).
- WIAA (Western Indian Automobile
Association).
- ITCA (International Traffic Control
Association) website.
Document You Need To Get An
International Driver's License (Zonal RTO & WIAA)
ITCA allows you to get an international
driver's license online. However, doing it this way is more expensive. Zonal
RTOs or WIAs are cost effective and do not require many documents.
Let's take a look at the documents you
need to apply for an international driver's license through Zonal RTO or WIAA.
- valid driving license.
- Secondary permanent address proof
(basis, passport).
- Secondary Identity proof (basis,
birth certificate, ration card).
- Passport of the applicant (passport
must be valid)
- Passport size photograph (Photograph
should be recently)
- Applicant's visa + ticket (Visa
should be current and valid)
- Form CMV 1 & 1A (medical
condition). (available online)
- Form CMV4 (Application Form)
(available online)
All of these forms mentioned above are
different for different states, so make sure you download the correct before
going to zonal RTO.
Applicable fees for obtaining
international driver license through Zonal RTO 1000 for WIAA and Rs. 1500
However, in order to obtain an
international driver's license from the WIAA, you must be a member of the WIAA.
It is possible only in some cities.
Receiving / receiving international
driver licenses through ITCA
ITCA allows you to apply online for
licensing of international drivers. To do this, you must keep the following
documents:
- Scanned copy of the applicant's
current driving license.
- A high-pass passport size photo (you
can get it in local photo-studio).
- Scanned copy of the applicant's
passport.
- For other documents they require
verification (usually visaapplying
via the Zonal RTO or via WIAA.
Other Points To
Remember For An International Drivers License
– An international license is
an important document. Please keep it safely just like how you keep your
passport.
– If you lose your
international license, kindly report it to the Indian embassy if you’re abroad.
Also, inform the local enforcing authorities of the country you’re in.
– If you lose your
international drivers license locally, you will have to file an FIR at your
local police station.
You will not be able to obtain an international drivers
license unless you have a valid visa of the country/territory you’re visiting.
We hope we could provide you
with some clarity on how to rent a vehicle and drive around in any country
you’re travelling to. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your documents and
apply for an international drivers license already! Hurry, before you end up on
your next vacation! Trust us, your kids will love you more than they do now if
you can take them for a road-trip in Europe!
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