Do you want to apply for an international driving license in Gurgaon? Are you a resident of Gurgaon , planning to drive a car abroad for sightseeing ? You need an international driving permit from the Gurgaon RTO. Don’t worry, Itzeazy will help you in applying for international driving permit in Gurgaon. The blog will guide you through everything about an international driving permit Gurgaon, including its application process, documents required, and fees.
An Indian international driving permit from the RTO allows you to drive any kind of vehicle in around 150 foreign countries. An International driving licence is officially known as International Driving Permit (IDP). IDP driving permit is a legal document regulated by United Nations and issued by the RTA/RTOs in Gurgaon for Indians permitting them to drive a motor vehicle abroad. It certifies that s/he holds a permanent driving licence in his/her home country.
Necessity of International driving license Gurgaon
International Driving License in Gurgaon is an official translated copy of the original DL issued by RTO Gurgaon authorized by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways of India. If you want to apply for IDP in Gurgaon, you need to apply it at the same Gurgaon RTO from where your driving licence was issued origially.
Your International Driving License serves following purposes that make it necessary to hold:
- Drive and rent a car on foreign roads
- It will also act as your identity proof in a foreign country
- To claim insurance if any accidents happen.
- No additional driving tests are required
- Assists the authorities in the foreign country in effectively verifying your information
Eligibility criteria for an International driving licence in Gurgaon
The eligibility criteria to apply for an International Driving licence in Gurgaon are as follows :
- Should be an Indian citizen above 18 years of age.
- Hold a valid Indian permanent driving license.
- Possess a valid Indian passport and visa
- Passport and Indian driving license have the same present address.
Steps to apply for International driving Licence in Gurgaon :
Following are the steps to apply for International driving licence in Gurgaon:
- Fill up the application form on Parivahan portal
- Upload documents
- Pay requisite RTO fees for IDP
- Processing of IDP in the RTO
- Issue of International driving licence
Documents required for IDP in Gurgaon
Following are the the documents required to apply for an International driving license Gurgaon :
- Forms 4A & 1A
- Valid Driving licence
- Valid Passport
- Valid Visa
- Flight tickets
- Passport-sized photo
Where can I apply for IDP in Gurgaon
You have to apply for an international driving permit in Gurgaon at the respective RTO in Gurgaon from where driving licence was issued or within whose jurisdiction you reside. Following are the RTOs in Gurgaon :
- HR26 – Gurgaon
- HR98 – Badshahpur
- HR72 – Sohna Road
- HR55 – Gurgaon (Commercial RTO)
Fees for International driving license in Gurgaon
You have to pay Rs 1000/- fees for getting International driving licence in Gurgaon. You can pay IDP application fees online while applying.
Processing time for an International driving permit Gurgaon
The total processing time taken to obtain an International Driving Permit Gurgaon is usually 1 working day. As it involves only online process of application.
Validity of International driving permit in Gurgaon
The validity of an IDP in Gurgaon is 1 year from the date of its issue or till the validity of driving license if it expires before 1 year.
How to apply for IDP in Gurgaon with Itzeazy
- Book order at Itzeazy for IDP
- Share details about the requirements
- Advance payment of fees
- Upload documents for verification
- Document pick-up
- Processing at RTO Gurgaon
- Work completion
Categories of international driving permit
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
How to apply for an International driving licence in Gurgaon?
You can apply for an International Drivers License online through parivahan and it provides contactless service in Gurgaon. Thus you do not have to visit RTO Gurgaon. The process is completely online.. The steps are given below:-
- Go to Home (parivahan.gov.in)
- Select your state as “Haryana” from the drop-down list.
- Click on “Apply for International Driving Permit (IDP)” and then on “Continue”.
- Enter your DL number, DOB and Captcha.
- Confirm your information and choose the RTO where you want to apply.
- Click “Issue International Driving Permit”
- Upload documents required for IDP
- Payment of fees
- Get you acknowledgement receipt.
After approval in 24 hours ,you can print international driving license though parivahan website.
Renewal of International Driving licence Gurgaon:-
Steps to follow to apply for renewal of International driving License in Gurgaon are:-
- Visit https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/
- Select “Haryana”
- Click on the “Services on Drivers License (Renewal/ Duplicate/ AEDL/ Others)” from the “Driving License” menu.
- Fill up the application form and then click on the “Next Button”.
- Schedule a DL test appointment with the nearest Gurgaon RTO for a DL test. Pay the DL fees. Print all the forms and the receipt.
- Visit Gurgaon RTO on the scheduled date, with original documents & Fee Slip
PS:-
In case the DL has expired for over 1 year, you need to undergo a Driving licence test again or may be required issuance of Learner’s license.
Countries where Indian IDP driving permit is valid
An International driving licence Gurgaon is valid in the countries that have signed the 1949 Geneva Convention. The current parties to the 1949 Geneva Convention are as follows:-
Asia, Oceania (19 countries)– Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Hong Kong(SAR), India, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand
America (15 countries) – Argentina, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Venezuela
Europe (36 countries) – Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of San Marino, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Middle East & Africa (32 countries) – Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Kingdom of Lesotho, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Republic of South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe.
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FAQs
How long does it take to get international driving license in Gurgaon?
It takes approx. 1 week time in processing of international driving license in Gurgaon.
How much does an international driving license cost in Gurgaon?
The official fees for international driving license in Gurgaon is 1000 Rs.
What is the validity of international driving license in Gurgaon?
The validity of international driving license in Gurgaon 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.
Is it possible to apply for an International driving licence Gurgaon with a Leaning Licence?
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No, you can’t apply for an international driving licence in Gurgaon with a learning licence. It is mandatory to have a valid driving licence issued from Gurgaon to apply for an international driving licence in Gurgaon.
Can I use my International driving licence as an identity proof in foreign countries?
No, International driving licence can not be used as Identity proof in foreign countries. The only document which is considered identity proof in foreign country is your passport.
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D Jain
This is surprising….I applied the IDP and got just category A – motor cycles category L1 and L2 only.
There was no option to select vehicle type and now just got this. Why would I take IDP for bikes only???? There seems to be some disconnect.