It is easier for an Indian to get an international driver's license than you think!.In the end it is a good thing to get your driving license, isn't it? For most, it is like achieving independence. However, after a point we start taking our driving license. It's always gonna be with us, isn't it? The feeling of liberation goes away, and the monotony of life moves inside. Road-trips are far between our disciplined lives.
But, if you are planning to travel abroad, you should start thinking about your driving license once again. Who doesn't want to walk the streets in Miami and bike in Paris, huh? A holiday without driving is not a holiday! This is hell! So how do you get to drive in a country when you are traveling there? Don't worry, we are here to tell you everything about it!
But wait, you already have a lot of questions! Will you have a license in your wallet, 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 a step further and make sure that you understand the whole process in yourself too!
So, fasten your seatbelt because we are about to take off! Or well, drive off!
Validity of an International Driver's License
As an Indian citizen, one cannot drive in a country outside India without a valid international driver's license. This is a mandatory document if you are behind the wheel. Primarily, the Zonal Regional Transport Office (RTO) is responsible for issuing valid international drivers licenses to individuals. With an International Driver's License, a person can rent / drive vehicles when moving to another country.
Facts and Points for Note International Drivers License
- An international drivers license is a permit-document.
- The validity of an international drivers license is 1 year.
- It is required by an Indian citizen if he is visiting a different country and plans to drive there.
- In some countries, an Indian driving license is accepted, although it is always recommended to obtain an international drivers license. The reason for this is, if you have an international drivers license it is always easier to claim insurance.
- Prints in many languages including, but not limited to: an international license: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese etc.
- International driver's license is valid in more than 150 countries worldwide.
- An international driver's license cannot be renewed. One must, after expiration, once again go through the entire process of obtaining an international drivers license.
Obtaining / obtaining International Driver's License
Obtaining an international driving license takes anywhere between 2–7 working days. You can apply for an International Driving License at the following locations:
- Regional Regional Transport Office (RTO head office in your city / district).
- WIAA (Western Indian Automobile Association).
- ITCA (International Traffic Control Association) website.
Documents you need to obtain an International Driver's License (Zonal RTO and WIAA)
ITCA allows you to obtain an international drivers license online. However, it is more expensive to do it this way. Zonal RTOs or WIAs are cost effective and do not require a lot of documents.
Let's take a look at the documents you need to apply for an international drivers license through Zonal RTO or WIAA.
- Valid driving license.
- Secondary Permanent Address Proof (Aadhaar, Passport).
- Secondary identity proof (Aadhaar, birth certificate, ration card).
- Applicant's passport (passport must be valid)
- Passport size photograph (photograph must be recent)
- Applicant's Visa + Ticket (Visa must be current and valid).
- Form CMV 1 & 1A (medical condition). (available online)
- Form CMV 4 (Application form). (available online)
All of these forms mentioned above are different for different states, so make sure you download right before going to the zonal RTO.
The applicable fee for obtaining International Driver License through Zonal RTO is Rs. 1000 for WIAA and Rs. 1500.
However, to obtain an international drivers license from the WIAA, you must be a member of the WIAA. This is possible only in some cities.
Obtaining / obtaining International Driver License through ITCA
The ITCA allows you to apply online for an international drivers license. To do this, you need to keep the following documents:
- Scanned copy of the applicant's current driving license.
- A high-race passport size photo (you can get it at the local photo-studio).
- Scanned copy of applicant's passport.
- Verify them for other documents
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