You are going to visit a foreign country and you also wish to go there and drive, but the problem is that how will the Indian Driving License work abroad? So let us tell you which are the countries where you can drive with pleasure even with your Indian driving license. There are not just one but 12 countries where Indian DL also works, let us know which are these countries and for how long will your DL work in these countries?
If you are going to America then your DL 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. Indian DL is valid for one year in Australia, UK, New Zealand, Switzerland, South Africa, Sweden, Singapore.
Why is International Driving Permit necessary and how to apply?
Of course, you can drive with pleasure in the countries mentioned above, but it is mandatory for you to have an International Driving Permit. Let us know how you can apply for this before going abroad.
Visit the RTO or the official site of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and then fill Form 1A (Medical Fitness Form) and Form 4A. After filling the form, you will have to provide necessary information like driving license, ID proof and residence proof.
After filling the form and giving the necessary information, you will have to submit the documents and forms online. After this you will have to pass the driving test for International Driving Permit. According to reports, a fee of Rs 1,000 has to be paid for a driving permit. After passing the test, you will be given an International Driving Permit with the help of which you will be able to easily drive in the countries mentioned above.
