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How to Apply for International Driving Permit IDP 2026

IDP - International Driving Permit for foreign driving. โ‚น1,000. 1-year validity. RTO online apply.

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About This Guide

International Driving Permit (IDP) per Geneva Convention 1949 for driving in foreign countries. Issued by RTO based on existing valid Indian DL. Apply at parivahan.gov.in. Fee โ‚น1,000. 1-year validity. Issue on same day usually. Valid in 150+ countries.

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Parivahan
parivahan.gov.in.
Driving License Services
Apply for International Driving Permit.
Enter DL Details
DL number. Auto-fetches details.
Aadhaar Verify
OTP-based.
Form 4A
IDP application form.
Travel Details
Country, dates, purpose.
Form 1A
Medical self-declaration.
Upload Documents
Passport, visa, ticket, photos.
Pay Fee
โ‚น1,000.
Submit
Acknowledgment.
RTO Visit
Some RTOs need physical visit. Many issue online.
IDP Issued
Same day usually. Booklet in 9 languages.
Use Abroad
Carry IDP + Indian DL + passport when driving.

Key Benefits

What Happens After Application?

Same-day issue (most RTOs). 1-year valid - re-apply for next trip. NOT renewable - apply fresh each time.

Frequently Asked Questions

IDP vs new DL abroad?
IDP for short stays (3-12 months). For longer stays, often need local DL. Check destination rules.
Validity beyond 1 year?
NO. 1 year max. Re-apply for next trip after India return + IDP expiry.

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