Valid countries for Indian driving license: here are the detailsImage credit source: Freepik
You are going to visit a foreign country and you also want to go there and drive but the problem is how the Indian driving license will work abroad. So let us tell you which are those countries where you can drive with pleasure even with your Indian driving license. There is not just one, but 12 countries where the Indian DL also works. Please let us know what these countries are and how long your DL will work in these countries.
If you go to the United States, your driver’s license will work here for one year. In Malaysia and Canada, your driving license will be valid for three months. In Germany and Spain, you can drive for 6 months with your Indian driving license. The Indian driving license is valid for one year in Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Switzerland, South Africa, Sweden and Singapore.
Why is an international driving permit necessary and how to apply for it?
Of course, you can drive with pleasure in the countries mentioned above, but having an international driving license is mandatory. Please let us know how you can apply for this before traveling abroad.
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Visit the RTO or official site of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and then fill Form 1A (Medical Fitness Form) and Form 4A. After completing the form, you will need to provide the necessary information such as driving license, proof of identification, and proof of residence.
After completing the form and providing the necessary information, you will need to submit the documents and forms online. After this, you will need to pass the driving test to obtain the international driving permit. According to reports, a fee of Rs 1,000 has to be paid to obtain a driving licence. After passing the exam, you will be issued an international driving permit with which you can easily drive in the countries mentioned above.
