By: ET Online

Roadtrip across these 12 countries with your Indian licence

Jul 26, 2023

Switzerland

Indian driving licence holders can drive for up to a year. The licence must be in English.

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United States of America

USA allows use of an Indian driving licence p to a year from the day of entry. You must also carry an attested I-94 form that serves as proof of your legitimate entry into the US.

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United Kingdom

Your Indian driving licence is valid in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, for a year from the day of entry into the regions.

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Germany

You can use your Indian driving licence for six months. The licence must be in English or German.

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Sweden

You can drive in Sweden with your Indian driving licence for a year. Your driving licence can be in English, Swedish, German, French, Danish, or Norwegian. You must also keep another ID and your photos.

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Australia

Valid for a year in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory. For northern Australia, the licence is valid only for 3 months.

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New Zealand

New Zealand also allows the use of an Indian driving licence for a year.

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France

The driving licence is valid for up to 1 year; however, you have to translate the driving licence into French.

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Malaysia

Malaysia allows the use of an Indian driving licence. However, the licence must be in English or the Malay language.

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Bhutan

Along with your licence, you also need to have other documents like your passport and voter ID.

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Singapore

The Indian driving licence is valid for 1 year in Singapore. You must ensure that your licence is in English or get it translated at the Indian or Singaporean embassy.

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South Africa

The Indian driving licence is valid for a year in South Africa. Carry other travel documents and additional photographs to be on the safer side.

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