What is the Need for an International Driving License When You are Abroad

The International Driving License, or, to be precise, the International Driving Permit is a sort of extension of your local driving license. With this Permit you can drive a private vehicle in any country where that Permit is legally valid.

 

Benefit for international driving license

Taxis, private or otherwise, are quite expensive when you travel abroad. Besides, you do not have full freedom to travel the way you want. Public transport may not be available and even if it is there you will not be able to travel to all the places you wish to visit. Renting a car is the best option but for that you need an international driving license. If you have one you can rent a car and drive anywhere you, please. It is also cheaper to rent a car than it is to hire a taxi. This is one main benefit of an international driving license.  

 

The international driving license form

It is best to obtain an international driving license in the country where you normally reside. The procedure is as simple as filling up the international driving license form and submitting it along with a copy of the existing local license and other statutory documents like ID proof, 4 photographs, and address proof and submitting it to the local RTO. You can apply in person or you can apply for an international driver's license online. You get it within a day or two.

 

International driving permit countries where it is valid

The validity of the international driving permit is one year and international driving permit countries that accept it the number more than 130 including the EU, Commonwealth countries and the USA.

 

If you plan to go abroad for business or pleasure  then it is advisable to apply for and obtain the international driving permit from the RTO office where you reside. Appearing for and passing the driving test in a foreign country is challenging and time-consuming.