Apply for International Driving Permit

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International Driving License Overview On
Applying Methods
Akhil Puthenkot aghilputhenkot_at_gmail.com
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International Driving License?

• International Driving Permit (IDP) is considered
  to be the translation of your Indian driving
  license. It is considered as the valid document
  for the motorist who wishes to drive vehicles at
  foreign countries.
• Nowadays, it is quite easy to get IDP to drive
  your vehicle on international roads. You must get
  an international driving permit online to save
  your precious time and money.

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How to Apply For IDP?

• People who are planning to travel abroad like
  to drive there, you must have a valid driving
  license like an International Driving Permit.
  This driving license has a maximum validity
  period of 1 year and it is issued by RTO.
• You need some vital requirements to apply for an
  international driving license easily and
  effortlessly. Here are the steps to be followed
  while applying for IDP.

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Requirements to Get IDP

• Photocopy of passport and visa
• Photocopy of driving license
• Valid flight ticket where you plan to go
• Photocopy of age and address proof
• Medical certificate of applicant
• 2 passport size photo

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Criteria to Be Fulfilled At RTO Office

• You have to fill up 2 forms at RTO office. One is
  IDP application form and other is Form 4 or 4-A
  which contains information about driving license
• You need to get an appropriate medical
  certificate from the officer to show you are fit
  to drive
• The form should be attested by gazetted officer
• It has been submitted at the RTO office along
  with needed photocopies

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How Long It Will Take To Get IDP?

• It will take 30 minutes duration to fill up the
  documents before visiting the RTO office.
• After submitting the application form, you will
  receive SMS to your registered phone number
• You will get either IDP on the same day or else
  on the next day.

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Where To Get IDP?

• If you have a doubt where to get an international
  driving permit then you need to read the
  below-mentioned places. There are 3 ways to get
  International Driving Permit such as Zonal
  Regional Transport Office (RTO), International
  Traffic Control Association (ITCA) and Western
  Indian Automobile Association (WIAA). These
  offices are highly responsible for providing IDP
  for interested individuals.

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Regional Transport Office

• Regional Transport Office or RTO is known as the
  authorized organization by the Indian government
  for issuing driving licenses, issue personalized
  registrations, collect vehicle tax as well as
  maintain drivers and cars record.
• There are several RTO zonal offices scattered
  over India. Similar to the parent body, each
  zonal office is quite responsible for offering an
  International Driving Permit.

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Documents Required For IDL At RTO

• Indian Passport You must have a valid password
  with a minimum validity of about 6 months left to
  apply for IDP
• Indian Driving License You need to submit a
  valid driving license to apply for an
  international permit. Moreover, the license
  should be valid till the driver return back to
  India.
• Visa Copy - A photocopy of Visa must be attached
  and it must be approved by the country which you
  are going to visit.
• Air Ticket You must be ready with onward
  return flight ticket prior to visiting RTO office
• Photographs - 4 passport size photos are needed
  to proceed with the application form

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Steps To Apply For IDP Through WIAA

• Visit the office of WIAA or apply online to
  become its member
• The International Driving Permit form is
  available at WIAA website or else downloaded
  filled prior to visiting the office available at
  Ahmedabad, Pune or Mumbai
• Rs. 1000 must be paid as the fee while submitting
  the application form with required documents
• Individual must have valid passport and driving
  license which is issued by the authorities of
  Ahmedabad, Pune or Mumbai.
• Must carry 4 passport size photo

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Steps To Be Followed For Applying Through IDP

• You must attach passport size biometric photo and
  signature
• Scan copy of Indian driving license should be
  attached with scan copy of Indian passport
• Needed documents must be uploaded in
  www.e-itca.org

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Advantages Of International Driving License

• IDP facilitate the process of driving or renting
  motor vehicles abroad
• It has wider acceptance in about 150 countries
• IDP offers translation into several languages so
  authorities and foreign police can easily
  understand your license
• It helps in overcoming the difficulties faced by
  a driver in foreign counties when they drive
  vehicles
• IDP is quite easy to apply and does not need a
  driving test

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