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Last updated: November 7, 2025
Validity of international driving licence
The validity of International Driving Licence Bangalore is 1 year from the date of issuance or till the validity of driving licence ,if it expires within 1 year.
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Eligibility for International Driving License
As per the 1949 convention, categories for which international driving permit is valid.
| Category type | Description |
| A | Motor cycles (L1 and L2), with or without a side-car, invalid carriages and three-wheeled motor vehicles with weight not exceeding 400 kg |
| B | Motor vehicles with permissible maximum weight not exceeding 3500 kg (7700 lb) and not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat in Category M1 |
| C | Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods with permissible exceeds maximum weight 3500 kg (7700 lb) |
| D | Passengers vehicles having more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat |
| E | Motor vehicles of category B, C, or D, as authorized above, with other than light trailer. |
Where:
L1: Motorcycle with maximum speed not exceeding 45 km/h and engine capacity not exceeding 50cc
L2: Motor cycles other than L1
M1: Motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers, comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver seat
You cannot drive in many countries with an Indian driving license. Therefore, Indians have to get an international driving license to drive vehicles in foreign countries. Following are the countries where an Indian driving license is not valid.
Before traveling these countries, you can get an international driving license in Bangalore if your domestic license is issued from RTO Bangalore .
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The validity of international driving license in Bangalore is 1 year. In case validity of driving licence is less than 1 year, validity of international driving permit will be till the validity of driving licence.
You can apply for international driving permit in Bangalore with Itzeazy from the convenience of your home. Just share soft copy of the documents required for international driving permit in Bangalore. Make payment and relax. You will get international driving licence in Bangalore within 2-3 days time.
It takes approx. 1 week time in getting an international driving license in Karnataka. However, actual time may vary from RTO to RTO.
Yes, you can apply for International driving permit from Bangalore . But first address on Driving licence is to be changed to Bangalore address . After that International driving licence can be applied in Bangalore .
No, you can’t apply for an international driving licence in Bangalore with a learning licence. It is mandatory to have a valid driving licence issued from Bangalore to apply for an international driving licence in Bangalore.
Following are the eligibility criteria to apply for IDP :
No, you can’t drive in Thailand with an Indian driving license. You need an international driving permit (IDP) or a Thai driver’s license to drive in Thailand.
Yes, its possible to renew international driving licence online if it was issued from Bangalore RTO.
No. While the International driving permit issued by India is recognized in over 150 countries that are signatories to the UN Conventions of 1968, you should check the specific driving laws of the country you are visiting. Some countries may require a local driving license immediately.
Yes, confirmed air ticket/travel proof is mandatory to apply for IDP in India. Its necessary supporting document to prove that you are actually travelling to a foreign country.
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