Countries You Can Drive in using an Indian Driving License

Road trips are fun, aren’t they? Just imagine if you could have a road trip while you are in a country other than India! For driving a car in any country, you need a driver’s license. None of us wants to land in jail for driving without a license. But at the same time, applying and getting a license is a huge process within itself. No one wants to get into the formalities while on a trip. Agree? What if I told you you can drive in many countries around the globe with the driver’s license you already have? Yes! you can drive in some countries using an Indian driving license. Check out the top 10 countries accepting an Indian Driving License.

1. The United States of America
   

   

   Route 66 is one of the best road trips in the US that you can take. The road starts from Lake Michigan and takes you to LA. The best part is that you can experience this great trip with an Indian driver’s license! The only condition is that your license is in written in English and you have a duly attested form I-94 which can tell an official about the date you entered the US. The USA uses the left-hand drive and hence you need to be careful behind the wheel. The USA is the first one on our list of countries accepting an Indian driving license.

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2. Australia
   

   

   Want to see those hopping kangaroos while you drive past them? Well, there’s a piece of good news for you. Australia also lets you drive with an Indian driving license. You can drive any vehicle that your Indian driving license allows you to drive. Also, you can use the license in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory for over a year while the Northern territory lets you drive for 3 months only. Australia has got a right-hand-drive so you adapting to the driving conditions won’t be difficult.

3. France
   

   

   The third one on our list of countries accepting Indian driving license is France. You can drive in France for a year using your Indian driver’s license. France allows you to use it provided you have a French translation of your documents. France uses the left-hand-drive only therefore, you must be careful while you drive on the roads.

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4. New Zealand
   

   

   New Zealand is another one among the countries accepting an Indian Driving license. Driving through this picturesque country is easy for Indian drivers. You just need to remember a few things. You must be 21 years or older to be able to rent a car in NZ. Also, you must have a valid translation approved by the New Zealand Transport Agency. Another thing to notice is that your permit will last for a year only.

5. Switzerland
   

   

   This one is for all the mountain-lovers. You have driven through Nainital, Shimla and Manali but have you ever imagined what would it feel like if you drive through Switzerland? This alpine country with snow-capped mountains can make your trip extremely memorable and it can be even better if you drive through the roads. What’s more? You can use an Indian driving license! Switzerland is among the countries accepting the Indian driving license for the span of a year.

6. Great Britain
   

   

   England, Scotland and Wales let visitors from around the world to drive using their current driving license. You need to keep just one thing in mind. You are allowed to drive only a particular class of vehicle that your license permits you to drive. The UK also has a similar allowance limit of 1 year from the date you enter their premises.

7. Mauritius
   

   

   You can easily explore Mauritius by renting a car because Mauritius is also among the countries accepting the Indian driving license. You just need an international driving permit. Also, it is a relatively small island, therefore, you can easily have a single-day spin around Mauritius.

8. South Africa
   

   

   Just imagine if you could explore the famous garden route driving by yourself! You would be happy to know that it is possible as South Africa will let you drive on the basis of your Indian driving license. Just make sure that your license is valid and has got your photograph and signature. Africa has got right-hand-drive cars just like India so driving won’t be trouble for sure.

9. Norway
   

   

   Another beautiful nation that will allow you to drive on an Indian driving license is-Norway. The land of the Nothern Lights is an absolute delight to visit. It is even more delightful if you drive through the roads yourself. You can surely do this using your Indian driving license. The government allows you to drive for a span of 3 months using the already existing Indian driving license. Just make sure its valid throughout.

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10. Malaysia
    

    

    The last one on our list of countries accepting an Indian Driving license is – Malaysia. You can drive through the beautiful city of Singapore. Just make sure, you have your Indian driving license with you and it is valid. Also, you need an international driving permit to be able to drive legally in Malaysia.

These were the 10 countries accepting an Indian driving license as of now. We know you would say there are more. Yes, there are! We would soon be back with another edition of this article where we will cover 11 more nations which let you drive using your Indian driving license. Till the, share this article with your friends and let them know that they can drive through these scenic international locations with their existing driving license!