Do you want to apply for an international driving license in Gurgaon ? Are you a resident of Gurgaon, planning to drive car abroad for sightseeing ? You need an international driving permit from the Gurgaon RTO. The blog will guide you about process to apply for international driving permit in Gurgaon, documents required, and fees.
If you are looking for assistance to apply for International driving permit in Gurgaon, Itzeazy would be happy to help you.
What is International driving permit
International driving license is an official translated copy of the Indian driving license. It is valid in countries that are signatories to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. Indian international driving permit allows you to drive vehicle in around 150+ foreign countries. An International driving licence is officially known as International Driving Permit (IDP). International driving permit in Gurgaon is issued by RTO Gurgaon .
International driving permit in Gurgaon is issued by RTO Gurgaon. Using International Driving licence, Indians can drive four- wheeler or two- wheeler in the foreign country as per their eligibility.
Necessity of International driving license
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 verifying your driving licence 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 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 has the same present address
Where can I apply for IDP in Gurgaon
You should apply for international driving permit in Gurgaon at the RTO in Gurgaon from where driving licence was issued or within whose jurisdiction you reside.
How to apply for IDP in Gurgaon with Itzeazy
Following are the steps to apply for International driving licence in Gurgaon :
- Make payment & book order
- Share soft copy of the documents
- Processing of IDP at RTO
- Issue of International driving licence
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
Fees for International driving license in Gurgaon
RTO fees for International driving license in Gurgaon is Rs. 1000 .
Validity of International driving permit in Gurgaon
The validity of International driving license is 1 year from the date of its issue or till the validity of driving license if it expires before 1 year.
Documents required for IDP in Gurgaon
Following are the the documents required for International driving license in Gurgaon:
- Forms 4A & 1A
- Valid Driving licence
- Valid Passport
- Valid Visa
- Flight tickets
How to apply for an International driving licence in Gurgaon
You can apply for an International Drivers License online through parivahan. The steps to follow are :
- Visit 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 , you will get international driving license.
Processing time for International driving permit in Gurgaon
The total processing time for International Driving Permit in Gurgaon is usually 1 week. However, RTO to RTO processing time may vary some time.
Countries where Indian IDP driving permit is valid
International driving licence 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.
Indian driving Licence Valid in Which Countries
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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?
No, you can’t apply for an international driving licence Gurgaon with a learning licence. It is mandatory for an international driving licence Gurgaon applicant to hold a valid domestic driving licence in India.
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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.