How to Apply for an International Driving Licence in India

1. Go to the Parivahan Sewa portal by opening your web browser 

1. Next, click Driving Licence Related Services after choosing Online Services from the homepage 

1. From the list of states where you wish to apply for an international driving permit, select your state 

1. Click Apply for International Driving Permit from the menu after choosing your state 

1. Press Continue 

1. Enter your date of birth and driver's licence number on the application form 

1. Upload the necessary documents 

1. Use the various payment methods to pay the fees 

1. You will get your international driving permit in four to five days after completing all the application procedures. 

Offline Process 

1. Collect all the necessary documents 

1. Visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO) that is nearest to you 

1. Accurately complete the International Driving Permit application form (Form 4A), which can be obtained from the RTO 

1. Submit the completed application to the appropriate counter along with the required documents 

1. Pay the IDP cost that applies. The cost is typically about Rs.1,000, though it may differ from state to state 

1. The form and the documentation you provided will be checked by RTO officials 

1. Additionally, you might have to go through a quick medical examination 

1. After successful verification, your application will be processed by the RTO. 

Eligibility Criteria for Applying International Driving Licence  

Here are the eligibility criteria for applying international driving licence permit: 

1. The individual must be a citizen of India and have a current, valid driving licence issued by an Indian authority 

1. The applicant needs to be at least 18 years old 

1. A passport that is currently valid for at least six months after the application date is required. 

Documents Required for Applying International Driving Licence 

Applicants must submit the following documents for applying international driving licence: 

1. Address Proof such as Aadhaar card, electricity bill, etc. 

1. Identity Proof such as Voter ID, Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc. 

1. Proof of Indian Citizenship 

1. Copy of flight tickets 

1. Two passport-sized photos 

1. Current driving license 

1. Passport and visa copies 

1. Form 4A and Form 1A 

1. Medical Certificate 

Fee Structure for International Driving Licence in India 

When applying for an international driving licence, there is a processing fee of Rs.1,000. Once the application form and all the necessary documents have been submitted, the fee is paid. 

How to Renew International Driving Licence in India 

To renew international driving licence, you must follow the steps given below: 

1. Fill out the application form that you downloaded from the websites of an Indian Embassy 

1. Submit the documents listed below:  

1. Both the original and a copy of the applicant's current visa and passport status  

2. Original and valid Indian driver's licence and IDP 

3. Proof of residency, such as a utility bill, the rental agreement, state ID card, or Mortgage Deed 

4. Passport-size photos 

1. Submit all the necessary documents, along with a Rs.2,000 renewal cost for an international driving licence 

1. The embassy will provide you with a certificate of identification and a receipt for payment 

1. Apply through MoRTH's official website and upload all required embassy documents 

1. Your IDP will then be reissued and sent to your postal address by the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.  

Benefits of International Driving Licence 

Here are some of the benefits of international driving licence as follows: 

1. Rent to drive a vehicle on international highways 

1. It can also serve as confirmation of identity 

1. There is no further driving exams needed abroad 

1. With an international driving licence, you can travel to about 150 countries 

1. If you have an international driving licence, you can get insurance for an accident abroad 

1. It becomes possible to communicate with foreign officials 

1. Experience the sights and roads of the countryside