Punjab - How to Obtain an International Driving Licence

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Procedure

Apply in Person

1. The RTA or Regional Transport Authority is the government authority that deals with providing International Driving Permit. One can apply their International driving license in their Regional Transport Authority Office.
   
2. Please visit the RTA between 10 am and 12.30 pm because if you visit before or after this time the counter that issues coupons will be closed and you will have to return the next day.
   
3. Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page to get details of the RTO offices. Link for RTO (Suwidha Centre) contacts: Contacts link
   
4. Application form can be downloaded using the following link: Link for Forms And Parivahan Forms Link
   
5. You can get following forms directly from RTO office
   
   • IDP application Form.
     
   • Link for Forms Form 4A Form 1A Form 1
   • Fitness Declaration Form.
     
6. Make sure that you have all the documents in place before applying
   
7. Applicant should make sure that they are eligible for this procedure
   
8. Take the forms and fill the details. While entering your details please enter them as exactly mentioned in your license and passport.
   
9. Attach all the documents including the health certificate with sign across your photo and stamp impression.
   
10. Now, put these papers together and take it to the officer. Here the officer will also ask for the originals, he will cross check your passport and license and when satisfied, will stamp Verified: Original. He will issue a token number too.
    
11. With that number you need to observe an electronic board that reads which token number is being called and which counter that you need to go to. So, wait for your turn.
12. Officer at the counter will ask you on your turn to get an ORDER by the RTO Officer.
    
13. At the counter you need to pay a sum of 650 Rs (or advised amount) for which you will get a receipt. The counter person will ask details of the country you are visiting and other relevant stuff. He will give back your forms.
    
14. You might have to get the sign of the AO.
    
15. After this, you need to get your photo taken, give your digital signature and bio metric print of your left index finger.
    
16. Now submit your forms and credentials. The officer will take everything along with your receipt. The officer will ask for one passport photo. He will either immediately issue your IDP or ask you to return at 4 pm.
    
17. Collect your Booklet and Card.
    
    

Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer

1. Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
2. You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
3. Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
   
   

Apply Online(Through Parivahan Portal) - Punjab Obtain an International Driving Licence online with Images

1. To Obtain an International Driving Licence, the applicant can make the application online via the following link link
2. The applicant has to click “Drivers/ Learners License” and select the respective state from the drop-down menu.
3. On the next tab, the applicant has to click “Apply for International Driving Permit (IDP)” and read the instructions and click “Continue”
4. Next the applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Review the application and click “Submit”
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
9. Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
10. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.

Appointment

1. You can book appointment with RTO using the following Link.
2. Enter application no. and click on “Get User Details”.
   
   

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Required Documents

1. 3 to 4 of Passport size photographs (carry more just in case)
   
2. A valid permanent driver’s license with validity beyond 1 year. If your license is going to expire in less than a year, you will have to get it renewed and then apply for the IDP.
3. A valid passport which expires only a year later.
   
4. A valid visa to the country you are going to visit.
   
5. Air Tickets (Optional).
   
6. Aadhaar Card
   
7. Health certificate by a medical practitioner.
   
8. Fitness certificate
   
9. Attested copy of the permanent address proof
   
10. A self - attested letter to the Zonal RTO requesting to authenticate International Driving Permit
    
11. Form: Form – 4A , Form-1 and Form-1A . Link for Forms Form 4A Form 1A Form 1
    
12. Should be duly filled and submitted at the Zonal RTO, failure to do so will lead to rejection of your International Driver’s License application.
    

Office Locations & Contacts

List of RTO offices in Punjab
State Transport Commissioner
SCO 177-78, 1st , 2nd, 3rd Floor,
17G, 17C, Sector 17,
Chandigarh 160017, Punjab.
Mobile : 096468 61487
Phone : 0172 2702575/2771183
Fax : 0172 2706943
More contact information :Contacts Link

Eligibility

• You should have a valid driving license to apply.
  
• The validity (expiry) of such DL should have more than one year
  
• valid visa to the country you are going to visit
  

Fees

• Fee related details are provided under the following link: Parivahan Fees details And Link for fees
  
• RTO officials would provide more information on fees
  

Validity

• Valid for tenure of 1 year from the date of issuance. After which your DL has to be renewed again, which can be done from nearest RTO if within the country or at the Indian Embassy, if residing in foreign.
  

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Processing Time

• You will get the License same day evening or maximum next day morning.
  

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

• One has to get the International Driving License to drive in overseas country
  
• An International Driving Permit is a permit given to existing license holders if he/she wishes to travel abroad and drive there. It is only issued by Government of that country of which the applicant is a citizen.
  

Information which might help

• If you’re travelling in the following countries, you do not require IDP or International Driver’s License for a period of six months.
  

1. United States of America,
   
2. Australia
   
3. United Kingdom
   
4. Germany
   
5. France
   
6. New Zealand
   
7. South Africa
   
8. Italy
   
9. Canada
   
10. Spain
    
11. Mauritius
    
12. Finland
    
13. Switzerland
    
14. Norway
    
15. Mauritius
    

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