Driving oneself around, whether you're burning tyres or gliding along, is a sensation that many vehicle lovers want. While the roads in your nation are always accessible to you anytime they need to drive arises, persons travelling to another country for business or pleasure are sometimes unable to hire a car or drive because they do not have a licence that is recognised in that country.

Those who want to drive in another country can apply for an International Driver's Permit. The International Driver's Permit is a United Nations-approved travel document granted to travellers travelling to other nations. It is an official translation of your native country's driver's licence.

The document confirms that you have a valid driver's licence and translates your licensing paperwork into a variety of languages so that authorities overseas may check and comprehend your driving credentials.

The paper is available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian, as well as German, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, and Scandinavian languages.

This allows officials in other nations to recognise your driver's licence. This is especially vital in the event of an accident since it will serve as proof of your driving abilities. An IDP is normally valid for one year from the date of issue or until the driver's licence expires, whichever comes first.

How to Obtain an International Driving Permit?

• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made it easier to get an international driving licence.
• Individuals who intend to drive in another country must apply for an international driving licence, which serves as a driving permit in that country.
• Individuals can go to their local RTO with the necessary papers and the application cost.
• The individual would receive the licence when the application was processed, which generally takes 3-4 business days.

International Driving Permit Application Form :

• Individuals seeking an overseas driving licence must fill out a form.
• The form is known as the ' Form for the Issue of International Driving Permit ,' or Form 4 , and it may be obtained from any RTO.
• Individuals must enter personal information such as their name, address, driving licence number, the nation to which they are travelling, and so on.

Fees for an International Driving Permit :

The processing charge for an international driving licence is Rs. 500 per licence, with a revised fee of Rs. 1000 in January 2017. The payment must be made by the applicant at the time the papers and application form are submitted.

Documents Required for an International Driver's License:

All signatory nations have the same qualifications and eligibility for an International Driving Permit. Most governments charge a nominal price to issue them, which varies by country. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• A valid driver's licence is required.
• Submit an official form provided by the relevant government as well as three passport-sized pictures.

Indian candidates must submit the following extra documentation:

1. Form 4
2. A copy of a current driver's licence
3. A copy of your passport and visa
4. A copy of the airline tickets
5. As specified in the application form, a medical certificate is required.
6. A Rs. 500 application fee is required.
7. 5 passport-sized photos.
8. Proof of Indian citizenship must be certified.
9. A copy of the address evidence
10. Copy of proof of age

International Driving Permit Renewal

An International Driving Licence granted in India is valid for one year under current Indian legislation. It is not possible to renew the licence.

• If the applicant seeking an IDP/IDL was given his licence within three months of submitting his IDP/IDL application, he will be required to retake the driving test.
• The form may be accessed on the official websites of the Regional Transport Offices for Indian applicants.
• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for an international driver's licence through an Indian transportation body.
• Furthermore, the applicant must submit his application form and papers in person to the relevant regional transportation authority.
• The IDP/IDL will be issued for licences that come within the jurisdiction of the Regional Transport Authority in the region where the application is lodged. Those whose licences were granted in other areas or states must update the address on their licence to reflect their current location.
• It should be mentioned that several websites and organisations provide International Driver' Permit paperwork that is issued online. You should carefully check the claims made by these websites, as some of them may be false. To prevent complications later, it is usually advised to apply for an IDP/IDL with your country's official transit body or association.