Foreign Countries That Accept Indian Driving Licence

23 Oct,2023

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Most states in the USA allow you to drive a rented car with your Indian DL. You can drive for a period of 1 year but ensure the document is valid and is in English. Along with the DL, you need to carry the I-94 form, which contains the date on which you entered the USA.

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United States of America (USA)

To drive on Malaysian roads, your Indian DL should be in English or in Malay. The document has to be vetted by the issuing authority or the Indian Embassy in Malaysia. If you do not have the same, then you will need International DL to drive on Malaysian roads.

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Malaysia

You can drive in Germany for 6 months with your Indian DL. Ensure you follow the local traffic rules since the Germans drive on the right side of the road, unlike Indians who drive on the left side. You may have to carry a German-translated copy of your DL, and it is advisable to carry an International Driving Permit in case the local authorities want you to hold one to drive.

Germany

You drive on the left side of the road in Australia, similar to driving in India. You can drive through the roads of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, the Australian Capital Region and the Northern Region for a period of 3 months. Ensure your DL is in English and not in any of the Indian vernacular languages.

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Australia

You can drive on the roads of the United Kingdom (UK), which includes England, Wales and Scotland, with your Indian DL for a period of 1 year. Please note that the UK allows drivers with Indian DL to drive only a certain class of vehicles and not all.

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United Kingdom

You can drive using your Indian DL in New Zealand for a period of 1-year. However, you need to be 21 years old to drive a car in the country. You need to drive on the left side of the road, just like in India. Ensure your DL is in English or a translated copy authorised by the New Zealand Transport Agency.

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New Zealand

Driving through the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland is an experience in itself. With your Indian Driving Licence, you can experience the scenic beauty of the country. It is valid for a period of 1-year. Also, ensure that your DL is in English while driving a rented car in Switzerland.

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Switzerland

South Africa boasts picturesque mountains and wildlife sanctuaries. You can drive a car with your Indian DL, and it should be in English, along with your photograph and signature on it. Some car rental agencies may ask for an International Driving Licence.

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South Africa

To drive a car in Sweden, your DL has to be either in English, Swedish, German, French or Norwegian. The DL has to accompany a valid/accepted ID, and the validity of the Indian licence in Sweden is 1 year.

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Sweden

To drive in Singapore, you need to be 18 years old, and your Indian Driving Licence is valid for 12 months. After that, you need to get a Singapore Driving Licence. Ensure your DL is in English; if not, you need to get it translated.

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Singapore