Hey there, road warriors! If you’ve got an International Driving License (IDL) from Pakistan, you’re in luck. You can now hit the road in 132 countries around the globe!
What’s the Big Deal?
This is a game changer for anyone from Pakistan looking to travel. With your IDL, you can legally drive in a bunch of places without the hassle of getting extra permits. Whether you’re off for a vacation, a business trip, or just to explore new cultures, this license has got you covered!
Here’s Where You Can Drive
Let’s break it down by continent:
- North America: USA, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica
- Europe: UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Finland, Portugal, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, Malta, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Albania, Moldova, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia
- Asia: Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia, Mongolia, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Yemen, India, Bhutan
- Africa: Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Sudan
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru
- Australia: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and more island nations!
How to Get Your IDL
Thinking about getting your International Driving License? It’s pretty easy! Here’s what you need:
What You’ll Need:
- Valid Passport: Bring an attested copy.
- Passport Photos: Two attested passport-sized photos.
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC): Three copies, please.
- National Driving License: Just one copy.
- Extra Stuff: If you’re over 50, you might need a medical certificate, and a blood group report could be necessary for applications at the Motorway Police.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the Driving License Authority: Head to your local office.
- Get a Token & Data Entry: Grab a token and fill out your info.
- Eye Check-Up: You’ll need to pass an eyesight test.
- Verification: They’ll take your biometric details and a live photo for ID checks.
The Tests:
You’ll need to pass a traffic signs test, and if you’re in Islamabad, there might be a scenario-based test, too. Then, there’s a practical driving test. You can use your own car or one from the office to show off your skills!
So, ready to take the wheel in some new places? Your IDL is your ticket to adventure!