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The International Driving Permit


Confused about the International Driving Permit? Hey, so were we ... and so are a whole lot of other people if the number of inquiries coming into Drivers.com is any guide. Undaunted, we've done a bit of research on the Internet, and here is what we've found.

Essentially, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is proof that you hold a valid driver's license in your own country. And it provides a translation into almost a dozen languages, mainly so that police and other authorities in other countries can read your license in their own language. It may not be absolutely necessary to have it, since many countries recognize each other's licenses, but traveling with an IDP has many advantages.

The permit is intended to overcome the difficulties drivers might have while traveling in other countries that may have widely varying licensing requirements. The IDP is a special license for tourists authorized by United Nations conventions on road safety in 1923, 1943, 1949, and 1968. Nearly 180 countries are signatories.

The IDP is printed in several languages-the five official UN languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese) plus German, Arabic, Italian, the Scandinavian languages, and Portuguese. It is valid in all the signatory countries. In addition, many other countries that did not sign the treaty recognize the permit and accept it in their territories.

An IDP is easy to obtain if you know where to apply (more on that later), does not require a driving test, and is available for a small fee. It is, in fact, an official translation of your domestic driver's license.

Requirements

Applicants for an IDP must:

  • be 18 or older,
  • have a recognized driver's license,
  • submit two passport-type photos, and
  • make their application on an official form provided by the issuing authority.

An IDP cannot be post-dated, extended, or renewed, and is valid for only one year from the date of issue. Each time a new IDP is required, the driver must repeat the entire application procedure. The IDP must be applied for in the country of origin and cannot be used there in place of a regular driver's license.

Importance

Why is the IDP so valuable? Well, local traffic police (whether it be Dnipropetrovsk or Ulan Bator) may not be able to understand the language on your normal driving license while chances are they may be familiar with at least one of the languages on the IDP. For driving in Europe, travel officials say the IDP is more necessary in some countries than others, but is advised for most. And in more than 40 countries worldwide you cannot rent a car at all unless you have an IDP.

Countries where English is the spoken language, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America, Australia, and New Zealand, do not require an IDP. However, insurance companies in many other jurisdictions often require IDPs to cover drivers of vehicles driven there.

Where to get an IDP

This is where more of the confusion creeps in. Search the Internet and you will come up with a number of sites that claim to be able to sell you an IDP for amounts costing anything from a few U.S. dollars to as much as $300. One site simply offers a "translation" of your current driver's license. Yet another--a specialist in offshore documents--offers IDPs alongside offshore companies, passports and the like, all available for a fee. (How about a bachelor's degree for $900, or a doctorate for $1,950?) See our warning about these scams.

While it would be unfair to condemn all such offerings out of hand, we strongly recommend directly approaching the well-established motoring organizations in most countries. Many of these say on their web sites that they issue IDPs for a nominal amount, perhaps the equivalent of $10 U.S.

In its information for travelers, for example, the U.S. State Department says it has authorized two organizations to issue IDPs--the American Automobile Association (enter your location carefully), and the American Automobile Touring Alliance, which offers IDPs through the National Automobile Club . The department warns tourists intending to drive overseas to first check with the embassy or consulate of the countries they plan to visit to learn about the requirements for driver's license, road permits, and auto insurance.

In Canada, the Canadian Automobile Association is the official issuing authority, and in the United Kingdom the Automobile Association devotes a section of its web site to the issuing of International Driving Permits. It states, however, that it cannot issue them to holders of foreign driving licenses.

One excellent source of information is the Geneva-based Federation Internationale de l'Automobile . The AIF is a federation of national motor clubs-149 in all, representing 116 countries-which together comprise nearly 100 million motorists and their families. Since its birth in 1904, the AIF has represented the interests of motoring organizations and car users throughout the world. It is also the governing body of all world motor sports.

More information

Happy traveling, but before you go, get more facts in our country-by-country list, and check our warning about scams.End of Article

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david, on Friday, 13. November 2009 at 11:52 AM

hello im a canadian and i have a partner in newzealand and we are thinking of moving to austrailia and just wanting to know how long a vistors visa is gud for or is there a visa or permit i can get that is gud for a year. And wanting to know if that permit or visa runs out if i have to fly back here to renew it or can i do it from there.

Jim, on Wednesday, 11. November 2009 at 04:59 PM

I have a friend residing in the USA currently without immigration status but seeking asylum here. It is dangerous for him to return to his country. He can not obtain a license in the USA. Is there any country that would issue him a drivers license as a non-resident? He can't leave the USA without losing his petition for asylum but he can travel to the embassy of any country with an embassy within the USA. He is NOT interested in IDL,IDP, fake identification, counterfeit or forged documents. Only a legal driver's license issued by a government agency from any country. Thank you.

asif taqi, on Saturday, 07. November 2009 at 05:51 AM

is there any website to check idp

Mary Anthony, on Wednesday, 04. November 2009 at 08:15 AM

Hello Dear,
My Name is Mary Anthony , 45years old from USA.So i want you to know that i need a driver for my mother who is coming to the state for a seminar and i need a driver that will be driving her because she as alot to do here in the state.....so if this meet up your match please feel free to contact me...... i want you to get back to me if you are interesed in driving my mother and you will be paid in two week's.......my email is mary.anth30@yahoo.com

Regard's

Mary

Mary Anthony, on Wednesday, 04. November 2009 at 08:05 AM

Hello Dear,
My Name is Mary Anthony , 45years old from USA.So i want you to know that i need a driver for my mother who is coming to the state for a seminar and i need a driver that will be driving her because she as alot to do here in the state.....so if this meet up your match please feel free to contact me...... i want you to get back to me if you are interesed in driving my mother and you will be paid in two week's.......

Regard's

Mary

mohamed shiyam, on Wednesday, 04. November 2009 at 01:47 AM

i have lost my driving in kuwait.now i want to take my driving licence

a saeed, on Thursday, 29. October 2009 at 03:08 AM

is pakistani international driving licence valid in saudi arabia . Licence is only in english language. Plz reply to anjumsaeed35@gmail.com

babili abraham, on Monday, 26. October 2009 at 03:41 AM

hai
i am indian citizen,now iam working as a truck driver in uae ,i have valid uae license, i have six year experience in india and one year experience in uae also. i wish to work in uk, usa .plz contact me.
babiliabraham@gmail.com

gagandeep singh, on Friday, 23. October 2009 at 03:16 PM

hi
i am from india ,i am heavy truck driver , i have a 5 years experience drive to truck,tralor,road train. i have a valid dubai(uae)heavy international driving licence , i want work in canada usa uae australia any cuntry plz contect me.
gagansaini86@yahoo.com

ROBIN CHRISTIAN, on Monday, 19. October 2009 at 09:43 AM

hi,
i am a indian citizen and come in u k for study i have international license.
and i have 8 year expirience of car driving and i have permition to work in u.k is 20/week.so please healp me i need a part time job.my e mail add is
robin_christian8@yahoo.com
rshana99@gmail.com

wiqar ahmed, on Sunday, 18. October 2009 at 04:24 AM

hi i m a pakistani citizen i want to change my dubai uae driving license in islamabad pakistan can i drive in pakistan on uae license

mikel, on Thursday, 01. October 2009 at 05:34 AM

Hi. Im a US citizen residing overseas, but working in the US. I only travel to the US a total of 6 months out of the year intermit. I do not have a residence in the US. My only purpose in traveling to the US is for work.
What kind of drivers license allows me to drive in the US and work? ie. If i have to drive as a part of my driving duties. I am a private security specialist.

sunil pc, on Saturday, 26. September 2009 at 10:24 AM

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sunil, on Saturday, 26. September 2009 at 10:21 AM

sir i want get international licence as truck driver, faithfully i would like to work, can i get job what i have to do,i am calling from india, how long i must wait for that,can you arange me one chance to sustain my family here in india, please help me.

jitendra solanki, on Monday, 21. September 2009 at 02:38 AM

house driver in usa iam working as sincerly

zahid sabri, on Saturday, 19. September 2009 at 04:38 AM

dear i am working as office assistant in oil co i ahve heavy bus driver lussince and car lussince and moto bike lussince so i need to go canada or uk any country how can sopncer to me as well i have driving experince mor then 15 years,plz send me mail thanks with my best regards,zahid sabri,cutezaman38@yahoo.com

shahid zaman, on Monday, 14. September 2009 at 04:01 AM

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F/Name : ASEEM KHAN
NIC No. : 16202-9017802-2
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Nationality : Pakistani
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Phone No. : Res: 0938-273870
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Qualification : Metric

Experience Background:

Has Served as a Driver in Dubai Transport Yellow Taxi Government of UAE from 1992 to 1996.
Has Served as a Driver in Metro Taxi Company Dubai UAE from 1996 to 2000.
Has Served as a Gulf Dainum Company in Jabal Ali Free Zone Dubai from 2000 to 2001.
Has Worked as a Driver in Europe Rant a car Dubai (UAE) from 2001 to 2003.
Has Served as a House Driver in Dubai (UAE) from 2004 to May,2005.
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gurdeep singh, on Thursday, 10. September 2009 at 11:07 AM

iam heavy duty truck driver in india .ihave 25 years experience. now iwant to drive trucks in canada. iam graduate

Anozie Osita Raymond, on Thursday, 10. September 2009 at 04:40 AM

i m working as a driver in nigeria i have havey Lincenc two year old now
i have four year exp in driving , i want work in canada usa uae australia

abdul raiziq, on Tuesday, 25. August 2009 at 01:03 PM

i have uae licence i want to drive in cnada som body help me

Admin, on Monday, 24. August 2009 at 11:45 AM

RJ,

the international license is only good as a translation (in UN format) or your original license, so if this is expired then the IDP is no good and will not be accepted by police. For information about applying for a license in other states you can go to
http://www.drivershandbook.com and clickon USA or to
here
http://drivers.com/topic/62/ and try the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATORS (AAMVA)

R J, on Monday, 24. August 2009 at 01:14 AM

I have licence here at new jersey but now its expired.i can't renew it because my visa is still on process.i have international licence now.can i drive here at new jersey?if ever i do have violation, is the police will accept my international licence?or where in america can i apply for a licence without exsisting visa?

you can email me at RJVILLANUEVA_LOFT@yahoo.com

thanks....

JASWINDER Singh, on Sunday, 23. August 2009 at 02:34 AM

i m Jaswinder Singh from india now i m working as a havey driver in india i have havey Lincenc three year old now
i have six year exp in driving , i want work in canada usa uae australia
Plz contact me jaggi_marahar@yahoo.co.in
jaggimarahar@gmail.com
Thanks

Gurwinder, on Monday, 17. August 2009 at 11:40 AM

I m Gurwinder from india now i m working as a havey driver in india i have havey Lincenc three year old now i want work in canada ..mob 98155 21547
my id garry_sandhu013@yahoo.com

Gurwinder, on Tuesday, 11. August 2009 at 12:41 PM

hello
sir i want to drivers job in every where.i have india licence.i have 3 years exprience.plz countect me in my email adress
garry_sandhu013@yahoo.in

amritpal singh, on Saturday, 18. July 2009 at 07:55 AM

hello mam or sir,
i m amritpal singh,i have licence of UAE,HEAVY DUTY LICENCE.HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCE OF ONE YEAR,I WANT TO DOING JOB IN CANADA OR AUSTRALIA BECAUSE MY FRIEND CIRCLE IS IN CANADA OR AUSTRALIA,PLZ IF U HAVE ANY JOB FOR ME,CONTACT WITH ME ON MY EMAIL.reetpunjabi@yahoo.com, or hundal_amreet@yahoo.com

K, on Saturday, 04. July 2009 at 04:19 PM

IDL is good for 12 months from time you take up residence

M.D. SARAVANAN, on Friday, 03. July 2009 at 02:33 AM

Sir How r u i want international draiving licence sir our sight in very nice so all deta

karim, on Monday, 29. June 2009 at 04:50 PM

i have student visa in canada. Am I elligable to use IDL throughout my stay in canada or I have to apply for canadian driving license.
my e mail ; a.monib84@hotmail.com

karim, on Monday, 29. June 2009 at 04:47 PM

i have student visa in canada. Am I elligable to use IDL throughout my stay in canada or I have to apply for canadian driving license.

shahzad, on Monday, 08. June 2009 at 03:27 AM

hello
sir i want to drivers job in every where.i have pakistani licence.i have 12 years exprience.plz countect me in my email adress
sgshahi@yahoo.com

abdul khaliq, on Saturday, 30. May 2009 at 01:59 PM

hallo my name is abdul kaliq i want a driving job in uae i have a driving linces of emarats so any parsan want driver coll me this NO.055/7233509
pakistani baloch age21years

DK, on Friday, 22. May 2009 at 09:32 AM

Moh, pretty sure the rule is that the driver beside you has to be a licensed driver and that's all, so you should be OK

at any rate, you can check it out here
http://drivershandbook.com/topic/2/

moh, on Thursday, 21. May 2009 at 01:57 PM

my dad is visiting and he has an IDP, i live in canada and i have the G1, if i wanna practice driving, am i allowed to drive while he is sitting next to me?
tx

ajay, on Wednesday, 13. May 2009 at 04:05 AM

iwana chat

Admin, on Friday, 01. May 2009 at 02:11 PM

The IDP is good for a year (but only if your Venezuela license is still good). Every state has its own system so check out
http://www.drivershandbook.com/topic/1/ for details of each one

Elvis, on Friday, 01. May 2009 at 07:08 AM

I have an IDP from my home country Venezuela, Is it valid to drive in USA? for how long!?

tosyn, on Saturday, 25. April 2009 at 07:09 AM

what else do i need in sopport with my international driving licence

Henry, on Wednesday, 22. April 2009 at 10:58 AM

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satinder jeet singh, on Sunday, 19. April 2009 at 04:18 AM

Dear sir/madam
Good Day how are you and life generally
my name is satinder.i am warking in U A E (AL AIN TARANSPORT). I HAVE U A E havy duty licences.i want job in canadian any taransport. plz mail me info about this day my mob.no 00971509352122
satinder_23aug@yahoo.co.in

amandeep, on Sunday, 19. April 2009 at 02:08 AM

i too have uae heavy duty licence

Admin, on Wednesday, 15. April 2009 at 08:25 AM

Aby,

Yes, this is ironic, isn't it. These ads are delivered by Google and they are delivered to match the content of the article.

We can block ads for "international license" but they appear in another form. Also, I believe some of these companies simply provide a service in obtaining a permit.They charge more just to complete a process you can complete yourself at less cost.

In addition, the UN document is merely a translation of your regular license in a specified format. Anyone can prepare such a document and sell it to you.

What would happen if you presented this to a police officer in a foreign country? Good question.

This seems to be a fuzzy area.

We are trying to find out more about the monopoly which organizations in different countries have over the production of 'official' IDPs.

aby, on Wednesday, 15. April 2009 at 05:42 AM

I find it extremely sarcastic that after you provide excellent background information in your website and warn of fraudulantly issued International Driver's Permit, you promote on your same website a link to INTERNATIONAL DRIVER's DOCUMENT issued by International-license.com who issue a translation Document and not a Permit, and not authorized by any official authority. or Are they?

dinesh desai, on Monday, 13. April 2009 at 03:09 PM

sir i got 3 years international driving permit from usa now i also rent a car & every thing it s very good but i have a question because of this IDP i am able to buy a use car in usa , & can i get it usa state driving liceance & ID , it is possible i will get online from ur company pls send me all details on my mail my email no is di41071@yahoo.com. thanks dinesh desai

Trygve, on Monday, 13. April 2009 at 12:34 AM

I concur 100%. I've been on the roads in Iran, Yemen and UAE (I have a UAE license myself) to name a few. UAE drivers are about as scary as they come... there is a seriously high fatality rate there.

I don't think a US license prepares one to drive in the UAE and I am SURE a UAE license does not qualify one to drive in the US.

Karen, on Monday, 13. April 2009 at 12:31 AM

Seriously, God help us if all these people with "experience driving in the UAE" are allowed to drive in the US or Canada. I've never seen such dangerous driving anywhere else in the world and the truck drivers were the worst!!!

Karen, on Monday, 13. April 2009 at 12:21 AM

There seem to be a lot of people with UAE driving licenses who want to drive in the West. Having lived in the UAE and seen the absolutely horrendous driving there, I would say that anyone in this situation is not qualified (sorry!) to drive in the West and needs to take all of the driving classes from scratch! These classes need to be taken in the West, where the concepts of safe driving standards and qualified teachers actually exist.

hardeep, on Tuesday, 07. April 2009 at 05:54 AM

hello im liveing in uae on truck driver permit now i want truck driver permit in usa,canada,uk can you tell me how can i do it? thank plz mail me on
sandhuampx@yahoo.com

eric, on Tuesday, 31. March 2009 at 09:04 PM

to chris, the international license doesn't have too much to do with safety. It's just a translation of your regular license. Everythign depends on your training.

DK, on Tuesday, 31. March 2009 at 08:56 PM

Chris ,

Most of Europe drives on the right, same as Canada. Exceptions include the UK and Ireland. For more, try here:

Why they drive on the left
http://www.drivers.com/article/332/

Countries that drive on the left
http://www.drivers.com/article/968/

Driving on the opposite side of the road is not as difficult as you might imagine. Main thing to remember is you are sitting on the side of the vehicle next to the center of the road.

At first you will be safer because you are paying attention. Later, as you get used to it, you will be in danger of looking in the wrong places as your old vision habits kick in during moments of absentmindedness. (e.g. looking left instead of right as you come out into traffic when in the UK).

Chris Power, on Tuesday, 31. March 2009 at 06:19 PM

I drive in Canada which is on the other side of the road from Europe. How does the international license authorize us to drive on the opposite side safely? ottawaguestlist@gmail.com

keshav sharma, on Monday, 30. March 2009 at 03:29 AM

sir' i have international driving licences from uae.i need a job in uk in any transprot or home driver . {sharmadhaid@yahoo.com}

varinder singh dhatt, on Thursday, 26. March 2009 at 10:09 AM

sir'
i have uae havy duty licences. i want job in canadian any transport. plz mail me info about this.bay (dhattv@yahoo.com)

Admin, on Tuesday, 17. March 2009 at 07:54 PM

Arjun, check our page on Driving in Bahrain

arjun, on Tuesday, 17. March 2009 at 08:16 AM

hi
can i drive a car in bahrain with my international driving permit back from India

Admin, on Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 11:23 AM

Karthikeyan,
check out our page on Driving in Saudi Arabia at
http://www.drivers.com/topic/195/

Karthikeyan, on Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 10:54 AM

Dear sir,
i working in saudiarabia.i have small driving licences.i uesed last five years.i need now heave driving licences.But, my iqama is labor visa so, i can applai to heave driving licences.

pls repely to my mail id:karthi1616@yahoo.com

regads
karthik

Karthikeyan, on Thursday, 12. March 2009 at 10:49 AM

Dear sir,
i working in saudiarabia.i have small driving licences.i uesed last five years.i need now heave driving licences.But, my iqama is labor visa so, i can applai to heave driving licences.

regads
karthik

admin, on Sunday, 01. March 2009 at 11:40 PM

Peru is on the list so they do have an IDP. Usually, responsibility for issuing an IDP is delegated to some non government body such as a national automobile association. If you search for this in Spanish you should find their web site.

Otherwise you should check with the Peruvian department entrusted with driver licensing authority.

Dow, on Sunday, 01. March 2009 at 11:14 PM

Hi,

My girlfriend has a valid drivers license from Peru. However, I can't seem to find the National Resource to get an IDP from Peru in order to Drive here in the United States. Does this mean Peru doesn't issue IDP's? If they do, where can she apply for one. Her License is in Spanish. Thanks.

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Admin, on Friday, 06. February 2009 at 07:41 PM

Sue,

the easiest way to get an IDP is to go the appropriate organiztion in the country where you got your license. Click link below to find it in the
Britain.
In the United Kingdom, the Automobile Association devotes a section of its web site to the issuing of International Driving Permits. The AA's sister organization, The Royal Automobile Club , also issues IDPs. Both state, however, that they cannot issue them to holders of foreign driving licenses.
Links here. UK. http://www.drivers.com/article/207/

However, since you are in the U.S. you should contact them... You can do this by mail I believe, but you will need to supply photos.

Sue Wilson-Portefiel, on Friday, 06. February 2009 at 09:55 AM

I am living in States with my husband, and have a UK driving licence (old style, no photo ID). What is quickest way to get an International Drivers Licence? I notice on line you have to download pictures, licence details, and signature. Not a clue how to do that. Any suggestions

s, on Monday, 02. February 2009 at 04:38 PM

An International Driving Permit is NOT a substitute for a valid driver's license.

It is an addition to your own country's license to allow you to drive AS A VISITOR in other countries.

As soon as you become "resident" for driving purposes (which may be different from immigration purposes btw) outside your home country, then your IDP becomes invalid.

Robert Peterson, on Monday, 02. February 2009 at 04:32 AM

Please go through the following link for people who are interested in knowing about traffic school in USA. http://teen.idrivesafely.com/

Admin, on Friday, 30. January 2009 at 11:24 AM

Don

It would be a good idea to get an International Driving Permit from either UAE or Philippines, although if your license is in English you can probably get by. However, to get more info go to
http://www.drivershandbook.com/topic/63/
for detailed info on driving in Alberta

Don, on Friday, 30. January 2009 at 03:14 AM

Hi,

I plan to go to Alberta Canada for a couple of weeks, would my UAE drivers license and a Philippine Drivers license applicable at that area? Please advice me at my email ultimanima4@yahoo.com

Don, on Wednesday, 28. January 2009 at 03:38 PM

Ravi go to our Truck driving jobs page. You can look at jobs posted, post a resume, check out companies.

http://www.jobtarget.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=44

Ravi Pal, on Wednesday, 28. January 2009 at 02:03 PM

Hi

I have U.A.E valid light vechile driving license and an experience in driving, I want a job on this base in Australia or Canada. What should I do for this

long range mike, on Monday, 26. January 2009 at 10:01 PM

hey abdul, 850 km without stopping? I'm not sure if i CAN do that or not. I just wouldn't do it. The golden rule for safety is no more than two hours without stopping for a rest and statistics back that up. So if you wanted to drive for my company you would have to convince me than you would NEVER do that.

Mind you that's the USA. More space, more roads and we make more money. Maybe you have to do it.

abdul rahuman, on Monday, 26. January 2009 at 10:41 AM

I am looking for employment in uae,kuwait,singapore as heavy truck or bus driver and would like any one information on who to contact and all details on what i need to do to find a job.if anyone can help me i would greatly appreciate all help. i have good experience in HEAVY TRAILOR VEHICLE DRIVING (HAZARDOUS)(india licence).i can continuously drive for 850km without any stop. my emil........nazeer_ahamed84@yahoo.com.
my mobile 9942366584 & 9944530854.

Iris, on Sunday, 25. January 2009 at 09:58 PM

International License.
This is real simple, If you are planning to visit the USA and would like to drive on our roads, you must apply for an International License in your country, before coming to the USA.
Now, if you are from the USA and are planning on visiting a foreign country and would like to drive there while you are visiting, you will need to get your International License before leaving the USA...............A NJ State Employee.

arfan ullah, on Sunday, 25. January 2009 at 12:28 PM

Hi i m a Mobile crane operato. have an 5 years experience a want a job in UAE if a company need .i m readay for a job thanks.my Email is
E-mail arfan666@gmail.com

Admin, on Friday, 09. January 2009 at 05:09 PM

RAvi
An International Driving Permit from the UAE will work in any of these countries. However, if you are going to staty there and live/work you will need a license for the country. We have links for information in our travel section at
http://www.drivers.com/topic/40/

Ravi, on Friday, 09. January 2009 at 02:01 PM

i have U.A.E driving license and now i want to uk,usa,canada,australia so i need a license there owen country?

i have been working in u.a.e

plZ contact : 00971 50 6652701

Sushanta Kumar Das, on Wednesday, 07. January 2009 at 11:32 AM

I am a driver.I am a Bangladeshe.I need a job in USA or UK.If you give me that job, it is helpfull for my family.
Sushanta.

DK, on Tuesday, 06. January 2009 at 11:44 AM

to get a license in the US you need to be a resident and go through the system in whichever state you live in

hamza, on Tuesday, 06. January 2009 at 09:04 AM

hey im 16 years old n im going 2 theunited states so can i have a lisence from there??

kshitiz bhusal, on Tuesday, 30. December 2008 at 11:21 AM

i have a nepali licensce how should i get an idl in india...plz help contact 9871915968

Sujeewa, on Monday, 15. December 2008 at 04:29 PM

I worked in Sri lanka NAVY as a driver 10 years. I have international driving license. Now I am working in Israel. I am looking for a job from canada.If somebody need me please Email me.
thank you.
Email: sdamunugama@yahoo.com

Admin, on Saturday, 13. December 2008 at 04:14 PM

Amir, you need a full license (G)to obtain an International Permit and you don't have to be a Canadian citizen.

Amir, on Saturday, 13. December 2008 at 02:57 PM

do you need to have a G2 or G license to get your International Driving Permit? and for getting that from Canada do you have to be a Canadian Citizen?

haohsahk@hotmail.com

thanks to whoever answers my questions.

ARIFIN, on Friday, 12. December 2008 at 11:44 PM

I am looking for employment in canada,us,aus as heavy truck or bus driver and would like any one information on who to contact and all details on what i need to do to find a job.if anyone can help me i would greatly appreciate all help. i have good experience in HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVING.i can continuously drive for 800km without any stop. my emil.........ecodev-2006@yahoo.com

Adi, on Friday, 05. December 2008 at 06:51 PM

I have a MCWG Drivers License, Can i get the International Driving License.

crys, on Sunday, 23. November 2008 at 11:04 AM

I AM 50 YEARS OLD. -30 YEARS DRIVING- 3 YEARS TRUCK DRIVER, 20 YEARS IN SPECIAL INTELIGENCE SERVICE, 20 YEARS MARTIAL ART. LOOKING JOBS DRIVER FOR THE VIP
-e mail - tasica1111@yahoo.com

Hassan Shah, on Tuesday, 18. November 2008 at 04:00 AM

Hi all.
I need a heavy bus driver for Dubai if any one of u have the stated license then please be in contact:
00971507447280

Thanks

SHAHID ZAMAN, on Monday, 17. November 2008 at 07:00 AM

HI
IM FROM PAKISTAN I HAVE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DRIVING LICENCE so i am intersted working in canada & ireland I HAVE VEHICLE PERMITTED.3LIGHT VEHICLE 5LIGHT BUS 6HEAVY BUS ALLOWED ME... experience 14 yer if some one company who related those country sponers me thx you.........
best regards, e-male sz_zan2000@yahoo.com mob 009293005680182

P.Subramaniam @Rajku, on Friday, 07. November 2008 at 07:18 AM

I am Indian. i have Indian LMV with Badge..i need help how get IDP,IDL..
get USA Heavy duty driving job.
Thank you Sir.

pd_rajkumar@yahoo.in
Pondicherry.
Cell 99941 89730

dk, on Monday, 03. November 2008 at 11:27 PM

Joginder

Our page on sources for the IDP http://drivers.com/article/207/ gives the Western India Automobile Association as a resource fot the IDP. However, we have also been told about this resource in Kerala
http://www.keralamotorvehicles.com/dept_main.htm

We'd appreciate it if you would let us know how eithr of these works for you.

joginder singh, on Monday, 03. November 2008 at 07:45 AM

Hi,
I am looking for International driving Lisense please provide me the details as how to get International Driving lisence and from where? I am right now in delhi, is there any office or representative of International driving Authority which issue International driving permit.

archie, on Monday, 27. October 2008 at 05:51 PM

how true that international driver permit is valid only for six month here in germany that if you are holding a valid resedence and work permit even though that your IDP is valid for one year, thanks

hamid kalantary, on Sunday, 26. October 2008 at 10:10 AM

hi
i needs jobs im trailer driver plz send information and help to my email addres hamid kalantary @ymail.com

ILLIASU, on Saturday, 25. October 2008 at 07:12 AM

DEAR/SIR MADAM,
I HAVE GOOD GHANAIAN TRUCK DRIVERS IN MY EMPLOYMENT LIST .WHO ARE WELIING TO RELOCATE TO USA.CANADA AND OTHERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US ON TELEPHONE NUMBERS +233243620476.
EMAIL; globalworklink@gmail.com

Anuraag, on Friday, 26. September 2008 at 12:02 PM

hi can we drive Heavy vehichles under IDP in other countries.Ex- Canada. please help me and answer me on anuraag.sengupta@gmail.com

sai kiran, on Tuesday, 23. September 2008 at 07:26 AM

i am from india i have indian licence , i am in u a e now, i want to yake international licence so plz help me , mail me on saikiranap@gmail.com

olatunji oladele, on Sunday, 14. September 2008 at 01:56 PM

i have a nigeria proffessional driving licence in nigeria and i want to get a international driving license to enable me to drive any where in the world how can i go about it, thanks.

veer patel, on Sunday, 14. September 2008 at 08:21 AM

hello guys,
i live in india, and have a learning lic. i will be going to usa for 3 months and would like to rent a car..i m 17 years old and national motocross rider.... been to usa many times and other intrnl countries.,..so how do i get an driving licence in usa...in newyork....

thanks...
veerpatel@hotmail.com

Borat, on Thursday, 11. September 2008 at 11:47 AM

Hello good people i need visa for any country which is good and i can also drive at night give me job good money and you will not be let down my personality is plus super good and i like long walks on a rainy day i think you say i am virgo also i am interested in wife maybe you will have package so when i move to your country i can be in charge of big heavy vehicle on your roads and for this you will give me good money house wife and visa and i also like m&m's and i need IDP to!

Thank you for your time please call me at - 555 BORAT (555-86728)

*****I think I have way to much time on my hands*****

P.S. Thanks for the info on the IDP - IT was useful - the rest is BRILLIANT!!! Gold, Jerry!

Tariq, on Wednesday, 10. September 2008 at 04:47 AM

hi i have a htv licence in all pakistan so i am intersted working in canada & ireland as a truck or bus driver if some one company who related those country sponers me thx you.........
best regards,
tariq
e-mail:tariq99saleem@yahoo.com
ph no:00923004108448.

Admin, on Tuesday, 09. September 2008 at 12:05 PM

Arindam

check our link here http://www.drivers.com/article/207/
scroll down to India

arindam basu, on Tuesday, 09. September 2008 at 07:18 AM

Hi,
I am Arindam I am looking for International driving Lisense as I am planning to go Dubai for job please provide me the details as how to get International Driving lisence and from where? I am right now in delhi, is there any office or representative of International driving Authority which issue International driving permit.

arindam basu, on Tuesday, 09. September 2008 at 07:15 AM

Hi,
I am Arindam I am looking for International driving Lisense as I am planning to go Dubai for job please provide me the details as how to get International Driving lisence and from where? I am right now in delhi, is there any office or representative of International driving Authority which issue International driving permit.

arindam basu, on Tuesday, 09. September 2008 at 07:03 AM

Hi,
I am Arindam I am looking for International driving Lisense as I am planning to go Dubai for job please provide me the details as how to get International Driving lisence and from where? I am right now in delhi, is there any office or representative of International driving Authority which issue International driving permit.

leah, on Monday, 08. September 2008 at 02:03 PM

can a person drive on a inetrnational license in the uk even if they are born in the uk??

Ahamed, on Thursday, 28. August 2008 at 10:47 AM

Hi i am Srilankan i have good experience in HEAVY VECHILE DRIVING.but i don't have international HEAVY VECHILE DRIVING LICENCE, i am intrested to work at austrelia. pls help me.
my e-mail add is ahamedmf@gmail.com
contect no +94(0)77 2994029

Ahamed, on Thursday, 28. August 2008 at 10:39 AM

Hi i am Srilankan i have good experience in HEAVY VECHILE DRIVING.but i don't have international HEAVY VECHILE DRIVING LICENCE, i am intrested to work at austrelia pls. help me.
my e-mail add is ahamedmf@gmail.com

DK, on Saturday, 23. August 2008 at 10:09 PM

Mohandas, the requirements for an Internatonal license are laid out in the article above. Take a look at the DRIVING IN INDIA section http://www.drivers.com/topic/176/
and in particular the link to the Automobile Association of Upper India. They should be able to help. They can prbalby advice as to where to apply for the license, which should not cost much.

mohandas, on Saturday, 23. August 2008 at 12:13 PM

i am going on a holiday for 4 months to verginia usa.hold valid driving licence in india.what is the formalities i have to undertake in order to secure an international driving licence,if wether it will be useful in in verginia.
my mail id ; ksrmd@rediffmail.com

UAE (Family Driver), on Monday, 18. August 2008 at 11:56 AM

Helloo if any one has UAE Driver license and interested to work as family driver in Abu Dhabi Pls. Contact Mr.Hamad 00971505116660

H.P.S.GILL, on Thursday, 14. August 2008 at 07:54 AM

plz contect:- +919958329083
mail:-chess_gill@yahoo.co.in

H.P.S.GILL, on Thursday, 14. August 2008 at 07:50 AM

HELLO SIR/MADAM
IM FROM INDIA, IM 26 YR OLD GUY N HAVE A VALID INDIAN LIGHT TRANSPORT VEHICLE LICENCE SINCE 2001..NO.IS 46090..MY DRIVING RECORD IS WELL, IM LOOKING DRIVING JOB IN CANADA.PLZ GAVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT ALL YOUR DRIVING SERVICES....
REGARDS
H.P.S-GILL

DK, on Monday, 11. August 2008 at 10:33 AM

The United Nations, in collaboration with national governments, usually assigns the authority to issue the International Drivers License to an organization such as a national auto club. There is a list here for different countries.

http://www.drivers.com/article/207/

Rohail, on Monday, 11. August 2008 at 06:39 AM

also can anyone tell me place of issuing international driving license.

Rohail, on Monday, 11. August 2008 at 06:35 AM

Hi. I have a Pakistani Driving license and currently i am in UAE on visit Visa. i need to knw if i can issue my international driving license in UAE and wat are the requirments & Costs???

DK, on Friday, 08. August 2008 at 04:53 PM

Check here for your answer. You should be able to use it.
http://www.drivers.com/topic/152/

pls, on Friday, 08. August 2008 at 02:10 PM

hii i have a russian international driving license can i drive with it in uae ???

sandeep singh, on Monday, 04. August 2008 at 12:57 PM

my contact number is--00971507784139 dubai
09914061073 india

sandeep singh, on Monday, 04. August 2008 at 12:53 PM

sir i have a dubai heavy duty licence for last 3 years.now i want to go australia can i go to australia >??? plz tell me as soon as posible???????thanks a lot>>

Irfan, on Thursday, 31. July 2008 at 01:39 AM

this may be a stupid question but ill still ask, i hold a G2 class license from Ontario and was wondering if i am eligible for IDP cause above it jus says that u need a recognized driver's license, which could offourse mean a 'complete' driver's license. if u do need a G license, do u have to have it for atleast a year?

Thank You

Azhar, on Wednesday, 30. July 2008 at 05:35 PM

hi...m Azhar from qatar.Have 2 yrear experience in fork lift driving .Would be available for part time job from 6am - 12pm.Would like to contact me -5402556.
Thankyou......

azhar mehmood, on Wednesday, 30. July 2008 at 05:28 PM

hi...m Azharfrom qatar.have 7 yrear experience in driving.would be available for part time job from 6am - 12pm.woul like to contact me = 5402556.
thankyou......

SHAKEEL AHMAD, on Wednesday, 30. July 2008 at 11:35 AM

I am from PAKISTAN ,HAVE 20 YEAR EXPERIENCE of driving in pakistan,I am seeking driving job in europe,if anyone would like to call me ,my services will be luckey for,plz contact my email
tallal_18@hotmail.com

avish rajput, on Saturday, 26. July 2008 at 07:57 AM

thnks for the info

DK, on Tuesday, 22. July 2008 at 09:52 AM

For driving in the UK go to
http://www.drivershandbook.com/topic/81/

Carlos, on Tuesday, 22. July 2008 at 09:48 AM

The IDP is good for 12 months and you can renew it but i believe if you're in the UK as a permanent resident you have to get a UK license.

sindhu, on Monday, 21. July 2008 at 11:33 PM

i hav been at uk since jun-15-2007. i have an indian driving licence and an iternational driving permit.how long can i drive in uk with this permit? one year from my entry to uk or something else ?

Prem,shankar,shaw, on Wednesday, 16. July 2008 at 10:08 PM

i am indian 15 yers exprens email id shaw.2007@yahoo.com

kanika, on Tuesday, 08. July 2008 at 06:10 AM

ineed driving licence as early as possible.As i hv applied 4 a job that demands licence . could u plz tell me the no of days it wud take to have it.

sohail, on Monday, 07. July 2008 at 10:35 AM

i have 2drivers,for heavy and light driver,contact me.... 00971-501877975

deep, on Sunday, 06. July 2008 at 08:28 AM

i am working in u.k from two year. i make my international licence on 12,4.2008 from india can i drive a car in uk . my e- mail monu_bisht2001@yahoo.com

Admin, on Thursday, 26. June 2008 at 09:24 AM

for driving jobs go to our
http://www.jobtarget.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=44

Arshad Siddiqui, on Thursday, 26. June 2008 at 03:37 AM

Dear Sir,
I have more knowledge in driving field
I have five years experience in same field. Do you need light driver if yes please call me, my cell No.-09936636787

DK, on Monday, 23. June 2008 at 04:39 PM

It's only for a year. See above --

"An IDP cannot be post-dated, extended, or renewed, and is valid for only one year from the date of issue. Each time a new IDP is required, the driver must repeat the entire application procedure. The IDP must be applied for in the country of origin and cannot be used there in place of a regular driver's license."

Agnes, on Monday, 23. June 2008 at 11:17 AM

Thanks for the reply, DK. Isn't there a possibility to renew the IDP after one year?

DK, on Monday, 23. June 2008 at 11:07 AM

The IDP is only good for 12 months, and that's from the time you take up residence in Germany. You're going to need a German License, which, I believe, requires lots of training, but you wind up being a good driver.

Agnes, on Monday, 23. June 2008 at 09:52 AM

Hello,

I am currently living in Germany with my finace who is a German citizen. I've been told on several occasions that I need to obtain a German driver's license after 6 months of living here. I have a California's license but it is not recognized in this country (some states like Pennsylvania is recognized). Will getting an IDP be a solution for me if I plan on living here for another 2 years with a Visa?

Admin, on Sunday, 22. June 2008 at 09:11 AM

For information in UAE licensign and driving go here
http://www.drivers.com/topic/152/

Atif, on Saturday, 21. June 2008 at 02:40 PM

how can i get uae driving license

SpeedyGonzales, on Friday, 20. June 2008 at 04:01 PM

Dear sir,
I wonder abot to get drive job in US. Good English, drive skill, and IDP. Do you need driver?

Bergeron, on Tuesday, 17. June 2008 at 04:27 AM

I have a Singapore Driving License and I am relocating to Belgium for couple of years. Do I have to get a License from Belgium? Is there any minimum period prior to conver my License

saeed zaman, on Monday, 16. June 2008 at 11:20 PM

sir, i have havey bus, light bus and light wechile license of U A E .sir i want job in canada.sir can i get job there .sir please what i have to do to get job in canada.please give me information.thank you much and bye bye.
e.mail= saeed_zaman101@yahoo.com

Franky, on Sunday, 15. June 2008 at 11:20 AM

i have a international licence can i buy a car and drice n ui

45 degree, on Saturday, 14. June 2008 at 03:52 PM

To Pink: UK Highway Code specifed that an IDP is valid only within the first year after you have obtained your UK residency. I doubt that you have to apply now for UK driving license.

kalpesh rajput, on Wednesday, 11. June 2008 at 03:38 PM

i have uae driving license and now i want to uk,usa,canada,australia so i need a license there owen country?

pink, on Sunday, 08. June 2008 at 06:21 PM

hi,

i am living in UK from 7 years & i am a citizen of uk now. i have pakistani licence & now i got made international driving licence from pakistan. can i use it in UK now to drive for 1 year as i do not have UK licence.

Dsn, on Thursday, 05. June 2008 at 01:51 PM

If you want to get an internaitonal driving license for the U.S. you have to have a license from one of the U.S. states

Dido, on Thursday, 05. June 2008 at 11:24 AM

Hi, i come from RD of congo and i live UK i have a valid international driving license for my country i want to apply America international driving license could tell me please what can i do?

JS Priyankara, on Thursday, 05. June 2008 at 07:38 AM

I am 26 years old i have a valid Sri Lankan Heavy duty licence. I have followed a Trailer driving course and I am looking for a Trailer driving job. Now I am working in Sri Lankan Port as a trailer driver. I would like to work at gulf countries. please appoint me.
thank you.

Sudesh Priyankara.
Contact Number : 0094 0773 734 441
0094 0115 624 537
e-mail address : jspriyankara@gmail.com
jspriyankara@yahoo.com

leers johan, on Monday, 02. June 2008 at 01:06 AM

HI?I COME FROM BELGIUM. I'AM 38 YEARS AND I'AM LOOKING FOR A JOB IN DUBAI AS A DESERT DRIVER,OR A TOUR DRIVER.
I HAVE A DRIVING LICENCE ABOUT 20 YEARS(2 IN DUBAI)
I HAVE 2 YEARS EXPIRIENCE IN THE DESERT
I SPEEK ENGLISH,DUCH AND FRENCHE.
CONTACT NUMBER 0507755729
E MAIL: t.maison@hotmail.com

Murugesan, on Saturday, 31. May 2008 at 09:27 AM

My mail id is

mail2muru@yahoo.co.in

darlingfunny@yahoo.co.in

I wait for ur reply.

I am living in Tamilnadu - Tuticorin - india , I have doupts on how should i apply for international driving license for drive (car, bus, trucks also )

I am working as a driver for more than 9 years with good academic and professional record.

Please tell where i can apply in india espiicaly in loacal areas where i got indian driving licence..

Murugesan, on Saturday, 31. May 2008 at 09:21 AM

I wait for ur reply.

I am living in Tamilnadu - Tuticorin - india , I have doupts on how should i apply for international driving license for drive (car, bus, trucks also )

I am working as a driver for more than 9 years with good academic and professional record.

Please tell where i can apply in india espiicaly in loacal areas where i got indian driving licence..

Francis, on Wednesday, 21. May 2008 at 01:39 PM

I am a filipino citizen, on a company visit visa. I have an international driving license and a valid license from the philippines. Can i dive a private owned car in dubai. It is a brand new car registered under my wives name.

AJIT, on Tuesday, 20. May 2008 at 11:43 AM

I HAVE MY DRIVING LISENCE OF INDIA.CAN I DRIVE A CAR IN USA WITH IDP?

khanan, on Saturday, 10. May 2008 at 04:44 PM

dear Kunna,

So what if some people are getting assistance through this web...well honestly your statement presented you nonesense not the ones you mentioned... i hope you are not brought up in the caves of your what ever country you belong to. Next better zip your thoughts otherwise you will be ranked in the list of sheeps...

Umesh, on Saturday, 10. May 2008 at 03:48 PM

i am umesh from india and having international licence. I got my licence in the month of january but i came to california in the month of april, and my international licence validity is for 1-year(i.e my international licence is valid till jan 2009), can any one tell me that, can i drive in california with my international licence without taking california licence, or do i need to go for california licence for driving.

DK, on Thursday, 08. May 2008 at 01:09 PM

The U.S. accepts the official UN international license. It's on the list here
http://www.drivers.com/article/937/

Different states have different rules but I believe they all accept the IDP.

For the official view on each state check here
http://www.aamva.org/KnowledgeCenter/ResearchCtr/Resources/alljurislnks.htm

Sherinder Singh, on Thursday, 08. May 2008 at 07:12 AM

Hi i have a UAE Drivers license & IDP .I am visiting US, so would i be able to drive over thieir?(URGENT)
Thanks

Balbir Singh, on Friday, 02. May 2008 at 11:55 PM

Looking for 4 trainers to be trained in Canada for IN CLASS TEHORY ONLY to train others students in Dubai all aspects of Canadian ministry approved drivers courses to teach the followings.

IN CLASS THEORY

 English Language course – Speaking/reading/writing/Comprehension
 Administer (In Class Theory & computerized Training)
 Air Brake Training
 Ministry-Approved Beginner’s Driver Education Courses
 Defensive Driving Course-Certificate
 Border Crossing Preparation Training
 Transportation of Dangerous Goods -Theory (TDG)
 Map Reading Courses
 GPS Training Courses
 Load Securement course, Theory and Practical
 Advanced Driver Education Courses
 Basic vehicle operation
 Cargo security
 Log books & hours of service rules
 Soft skills
 Fire extinguisher training
 Night driving
 Pre-trip inspection
 Skid control training
 Trip planning
 Fuel saving techniques (progressive shifting)
 Coupling & uncoupling
 Handling driver fatigue

Contact e-mail: bsingh@rapidworkforce.ca
Web: www.rapidworkforce.ca

Balbir Singh, on Friday, 02. May 2008 at 11:47 PM

We are opening a Truck Driving School (In Class Theory only) in Dubai May/June. We have target to enroll, train in Dubai and re-train and place in Canada up to 200 drivers annually. Please send me e-mail at bsingh@rapidworkfoce.ca or web www.rapidworkforce.ca

narinder singh, on Wednesday, 30. April 2008 at 08:04 AM

Hello sir,i m from India and i hav a scotter,car licence.i want a international heavy vehicle licence.please explain me about the procedure ? how i can apply for international heavy vehicle licence ?

Almond, on Monday, 28. April 2008 at 02:24 PM

I'm almond from jamaica here in N.Y. for 6 weeks. can i drive with my jamaican license?

Ravi, on Saturday, 26. April 2008 at 01:03 PM

I am working as a heavy duty trailer driver in dubai and i am willing to worl in canada at same post is there any job oppurnity and what's the procedure to apply?

DK, on Friday, 25. April 2008 at 05:25 PM

Your U.S. license in good in spain but an IDP helps since it provides a Spanish translation.

Check here for more info
http://www.drivers.com/topic/188/

Fabian, on Friday, 25. April 2008 at 05:10 PM

sir, I have a US driver´s license, and I want to drive in Spain. I was told from the US Council that I was able to drive as a tourist for 90 days. But the security traffic in Spain told me I needed a IDP. What should I do?

Asiedu, on Wednesday, 23. April 2008 at 07:19 PM

Hi im in the uk and need to insure my car but dont no where to go ? can you direct me to a good company ?

Admin, on Wednesday, 23. April 2008 at 12:00 PM

Nigeria is NOT listed among the countries accepting the U.N. International Driving Permit. However, as a visitor to the UK you should be able to drive there for a while on your Nigerian license.

For more detailed info check here
http://www.drivers.com/topic/157/

.

makata christian, on Wednesday, 23. April 2008 at 11:38 AM

sir,
iam 33yrs Nigerian student in united kingdom.i have Nigerian drivers licence that is valid until may 2010. my question is: can it permit me to drive in uk? if the answer is no. kindly advise me on how i can be permitted to drive in uk.
God bless you.

shaiju antony, on Sunday, 20. April 2008 at 01:45 AM

I am 32 years old i have a valid Indian licence not heavy. My educational qualification is under 10th. I want driving job or a salesman job at gulf countries. please appoint me.
thank you.
Shaiju Antony

JOB K., on Thursday, 17. April 2008 at 01:43 AM

HELLO THERE! MAY I ASK HOW CAN YOU HELP ME HAVING MY IDL RENEW.. I HAD THIS IDL MADE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND SINCE IT EXPIRED ALREADY LAST MONTH I WANT TO RENEW IT.. I'M NOW IN SHARJAH UAE AND DRIVING.. HOW DO I RENEW IT? THANK YOU.

KASHMIR SINGH, on Wednesday, 16. April 2008 at 05:31 AM

HI I m kashmir singh from india n i m having experience in light vechile driving more than five years n from few months heavy also. my records is very good and i m willing to move canada from here. is there any helpful which will guide me that how can i move from here to canada n starts my career as drivers over there. i shall be very thankfull to you.

u may contact on my e-mail id-
kashmirheer@yahoo.com
n my cell no is-+919417440997

californian, on Monday, 14. April 2008 at 05:25 PM

IDP's are for tourists. They are not for immigrants or guest workers. Many US states do not require an IDP for foreign tourists -- a valid foreign driver's license is adequate. If you plan to live and/or work in a US state you will need to get a local drivers license (even students). California requires that you apply for a California Driver License within 15 days of becoming a resident or beginning work.

hidayat, on Monday, 07. April 2008 at 06:49 PM

hi i have kuwait driving licence and i search job any where in the world as a drivers on good salaris

Admin, on Tuesday, 01. April 2008 at 09:39 AM

take a look at our section on driving in the UAE.
http://www.drivers.com/topic/152/

Tanveer Ahmad, on Tuesday, 01. April 2008 at 06:11 AM

hi i have more than 10 years of experience in professional Driving i am use to drive Heavy as well as light automobiles in my Country Pakistan now i am interested to hold a UAE Driving license how i can get it. Is there any posibilities i can get job in UAE or Canada.
kindly help me

king123pk@yahoo.com
92-300-4350140

thanks

Tanveer Ahmad, on Tuesday, 01. April 2008 at 05:49 AM

hi i have more than 100 years of experience in professional Driving i am use to drive Heavy as well as light automobiles in my Country Pakistan now i am interested to hold a UAE Driving license how i can get it. Is there any posibilities i can get job in UAE or Canada.
kindly help me

king123pk@yahoo.com

thanks

muhammad amjad, on Monday, 31. March 2008 at 01:44 PM

sir
my name is muhammad amjad i am living in pakistan and peshawar city i am working in NGO organzation my driving experinces ten years. i am 29 year old . and i want a working in internation organzation . i am alot a apply in internatian organzation .sir no chance meet me.sir please give me a one chance .i hope you .ur cantact me .
my contact number.00923018825257.eamil adress.m.amjad92@yahoo.com
your faithfull
muhammad amjad

AKRAM ALI SIDDIQUI, on Sunday, 30. March 2008 at 11:01 AM

SALAM,
i have heavy licence my experiences in 8 years in Qatar and other Arabic country I am pakistani my Date of birth 1-jan-1956 I am working in Pakistan Airline (PIA) Please give me one chance i hope you call me
Contact me 0092-214581163

ricardo, on Sunday, 30. March 2008 at 12:29 AM

I have a US license (not valid for Motorcycle) and plan to spend 10 days in New Zealand and rent a bike. Anyone knows if with IDP I will be fine? Thanks

Hannah, on Friday, 28. March 2008 at 12:16 AM

So I want to get an IDP. While I am overseas I'll turn 21 which means my current US license will expire. What do I do???

DK, on Monday, 24. March 2008 at 05:31 PM

Try Canadian immigration

http://www.cic.gc.ca/

sukhwinder singh, on Monday, 24. March 2008 at 03:28 PM

I m an indian.presently i m in uae.i have a valid uae heavy duty driving licence i want to apply for work permit of canada.
what should i do to get it.
parbodh.kumar@gmail.com

nishi, on Wednesday, 19. March 2008 at 04:13 PM

i've idp where can i drive in usa if i need any other document ,where can i get it

Admin, on Tuesday, 18. March 2008 at 03:11 PM

Tariq, click on our trucking jobs link in the left menu. You can post a resume free.
http://www.jobtarget.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=44

Tariq, on Tuesday, 18. March 2008 at 02:29 PM

need a driver job

Thomas Wang, on Tuesday, 18. March 2008 at 01:32 PM

In china where can get IDP

SHAY, on Thursday, 13. March 2008 at 04:04 PM

CAN I TAKE A TEST AND THEN THEY SEND IT TO ME TO TAKE TO THE REVENUE OFFICE AND GET LIKE REALLY....

preet, on Thursday, 13. March 2008 at 05:46 AM

i am from india i have havey licence i want to do job australia what should i do and what are the requrements help me
preetndr@yahoo.co.in
preetndr@rediffmail.com

Admin, on Wednesday, 12. March 2008 at 12:45 PM

Click on TRUCKING JOBS on our main menu
you can see jobs, post resumes, etc.

prasad, on Wednesday, 12. March 2008 at 07:00 AM

HI SIR I AM PRASAD FROM INDIA NOW I AM WORKING DOHA QATAR HEAVY DRIVER 3 YEARS EXEPRIENCE BUT I WANT WORK U.K PLEASE HELP ME ANY HEAVY VEHICLE I WILL DRIVE I CAN SPEAK ENGLISH HINDI TELUGU URDU AND TAMIL
THANK YOU
PRASAD

EMAIL:gangaprasad79@yahoo.co.in

mohd rafiq abdul, on Tuesday, 11. March 2008 at 09:02 AM

sir,
i have a licence and experience of driving a trailer{truck} in saudi arabia of 10 year i wan a job in bahrain or else so please reply me

www.carolina2248@yahoo.com

Admin, on Monday, 10. March 2008 at 03:48 PM

Got to our jobs section at
http://www.jobtarget.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=44

Ranjit singh hanspal, on Monday, 10. March 2008 at 12:03 PM

sir or madam?im looking for a job in canada how 2 apply

Rashmi Naladkar, on Monday, 10. March 2008 at 10:49 AM

I am having IDp for USA which WILL BE getting expired in 26 MArch 2008, but indian licence is valid for last two 7 years, now i am in use what shall i do , can i get the renewal of IDP for next 11 months it.

give the reply soon it is urgent

nnrashmi@gmail.com

Nasir Khan, on Saturday, 08. March 2008 at 08:32 AM

I am Looking Driving job in UAE.
Having valid UAE Driving License, Heavy Truck + Heavy Bus + Light Bus + Light car With ten years six months experience in UAE. Mob no.+92-301-8539030
Email: nasir_swa@hotmail.com

DK, on Tuesday, 04. March 2008 at 11:33 AM

An international Driver License works in the U.S. but don't forget your regular license from your country.You have to have it and it must be genuine

santos, on Tuesday, 04. March 2008 at 03:40 AM

can we drive in united state with a international driving licence ?

Nomi, on Monday, 03. March 2008 at 11:48 PM

I have a valid Pakistani driving licence (All information written in English). If I got to UK on HSMP, would my driving licence work in UK as well??

Wachira, on Sunday, 02. March 2008 at 04:30 AM

Am a Kenyan male aged 31 and a holder of a Kenyan heavy motor vehicle driving license and would wish to migrate and work overseas either in the Gulf or Canada. Would I be assisted on how I can go about the same? My Email address is Mwaoch07@yahoo.com

Dhananjay nair, on Saturday, 23. February 2008 at 06:22 AM

Hi I am dhananjay I have International permit of heavy good vehicle and experiance of 15 years in india , I am weak in english .I want to work in CANADA ,AMERICA OR AUSTRALIA MAY BE 24 HOURS contact me on my email address
dknair12345@rediffmail.com.and my m.no-09424292685.

Mohammed basheer, on Friday, 22. February 2008 at 09:50 AM

Dear Sir,

This is Basheer from Warangal India
I have 5 Exeperiance in Car Driving I have Desiel Mechanic From Mahendra Srinivasa Auto Motives at Warangal Andhara pradesh My Address is # 16-11-712 Chintal, Warangal,Ap India-506002
Contact No 919959715033

gary, on Thursday, 21. February 2008 at 11:01 PM

You have to have a license in the country you live in. The IDL is just oa translation of that

mila, on Thursday, 21. February 2008 at 04:34 PM

i have ten years imigrant visa i been driving in my country for two years do,i still can apply here a interanational license?

Faruk, on Wednesday, 20. February 2008 at 07:26 AM

I am Bangladeshi citizen. I have heavy driver licence & I have 7 year experience in heavy driving. Now i want to shift in uk/ canada / australia. Please advice me how can apply? My email : scsl2004@gmail.com & cell no. +8801715495869.

salnaz, on Wednesday, 20. February 2008 at 03:14 AM

I am a B.Tech (Information Technology) graduate.Presently I am working as a IT Recruiter Trainee in India. I am seeking for full time position in any overseas countries. I need sponsor to work in your country.I have a sound knowledge of hardware trouble shooting and internet.And also i would like to work in any industry.I can handle office administration. If there is any opening for computer based employment.Please feel free to mail me at salnazi@gmail.com
Even i know driving.i am willing to work in four wheeler driver also.
Please help me to work in your country

Pandian, on Friday, 08. February 2008 at 05:42 AM

There is a opening for a driver in a big shipping company in Dubai. Applicants should hold UAE licence 3/5/6. They can earn more than UAD3000. Interested pls contact +91-9940058585, Pandian. This is very urgent.

trucker, on Thursday, 07. February 2008 at 11:44 AM

for those who wants to work abroad
this is not a recruiting agency,pls go to agencies,only truck drivers are geting job abroad,

raj, on Tuesday, 05. February 2008 at 09:08 AM

Am raj from india have valid driving licence i like to get job in canada for bus driving i have 10 year experience in bus driving. anyone can help me on this site how to get job in canada .feees will be paid by me?

rajeev(tinku), on Monday, 21. January 2008 at 02:49 PM

helloi m from india . i have well experenceof car driving but i have no idp. i want to convert my hobby in perofessional way in abrode. if any body want graduaten n honest driver caontect to rajeev(tinku)
thakns n my mail id is
alwaystinku4u@yahoomail.com
n my cell no is +919896136733

dipesh, on Thursday, 17. January 2008 at 07:51 AM

can i drive 2 wheeler in european countries with 4 wheeler licence ?

hridayesh prakash, on Saturday, 12. January 2008 at 01:43 PM

hello,
I have been living in germany for 3 years and now i wish to have car here.
I had indian international driving licence which is expired.
Please tell me whether i can drive car in germeny with indian international driving licence or how could i get the indian international licence approved by german authorities.
prakash@embl.de

Boby.thomas, on Friday, 11. January 2008 at 07:46 AM

i am an Indian citisen holding an indian licence which has to be renewed in 2013.now i am in ireland.how long i can drive a car in Ireland without an Ireland licence.

ranjeet singh, on Sunday, 06. January 2008 at 09:25 AM

am currently doining job in DUBAI (UAE), HEAVY DUTY DRIVER, now i want to shift to CANADA for driving job.
please guide me a way

ksaleem, on Saturday, 05. January 2008 at 12:34 AM

Can anyone advise from where I can get an IDP in Pakistan?

Surinder Kumar, on Thursday, 03. January 2008 at 01:01 AM

Hello...SIr/Madam,

Myself surinder kumar,I have valid indian heavy license and I am having ten years experience in truck,Bus and tralier drivering.I am fully confident to drive any type of heavy vechile.

I want to apply for USA work permit...

Please suggest me the simple way to apply for USA work permit of 2 years atleast..

email:-Jyoti_dimpi2000@yahoo.com

Yours truly
Surinder kumar.

kalpesh rajput, on Wednesday, 02. January 2008 at 03:30 AM

i have indian driving license (right hand)and i have doha-qatar A.G light driving license valid 2012(left hand) so i need overseas driving job pls help me. thank you

DK, on Tuesday, 01. January 2008 at 11:50 PM

The IDL is good for 12 months

Jun, on Tuesday, 01. January 2008 at 01:56 PM

I am a J-2 visa and i had a valid driver's license in my home country(Philippines) with IDL.Can i drive in california? If yes,how many months can i be permitted to drive.

Steve, on Sunday, 30. December 2007 at 11:44 PM

California does not accept the International driving permit,That is a fact

HANIF JAN, on Sunday, 23. December 2007 at 11:55 AM

Dear Sir / Madam
HAI,I AM HANIF JAN FROM "U A E" HAVING LIGHT, HEAVY TRUCK,HEAVY BUS,DRIVING LICENCES WITH EXCLLENT DRIVING EXPERIENCE,WITH GOOD COMMAND OF ENGLISH AND ARABIC LANG.NOW I AM SEEKING DRIVING JOB IN CANADA ,U S A, OR IN AUS,IF ANY COMP.OR SPON.ARE LOOKING FOR PLESE CONTACT ME.THEIR IS MY MOBIL NO AND EMAIL ADRESSAND SOME WORK EXP.
0971507503241,,,HANIF_J25@YAHOO.COM

• Worked as a Transport In-charge cum Bus Driver in British Horizon (Pvt) School Dubai, UAE, for one year.
• Worked as a Bus Driver (Chauffeur) in AVIS Rent a Car Co. for 6 Months in Dubai, UAE. Worked as a Chauffeur Driver & Messenger with the Undersecretary of Ministry Information & Culture for 1 year in Abu-Dhabi, UAE.
• Worked as a Transport In-charge + Desert Safari driver cum Tourist Guide in CONRED Hotel for one year in Dubai, UAE.
Responsibilities:
 Preparing Duty sheets for drivers.
 Pick up and drop VIP Guest from Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport.
 Maintains and checking of Vehicles.
 Guide the Guests and taking them to city tour.
 Dubai tour, Abu Dhabi tour, Ras Al Khaimah tour, Fujairah tour, Desert Safari, etc
PLES REPAILY

THANKS

TAJINDER SINGH, on Thursday, 20. December 2007 at 11:20 AM

HI SIR AM A HEAVY DUTY DRIVER IN UAE HAVING VALID UAE LICENCE .I AM TRAEVELING FROM UAE TO SAUDI ARABIA BY CARGO ,UNMARRIED,23 YEARS OLD,INDIAN, ANY JOB FOR ME IN CANADA OR AMERICA .CONTACT ME ON MY NO 00971503143637 OR 00966542427172

mohinder, on Thursday, 20. December 2007 at 11:08 AM

HELLO I AM A HEAVY DUTY DRIVER IN UAE HAVING VALID UAE LICENCE+27 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN UAE+EXPERIENCE IN ALL KIND OF HEAVY MECHINERY I NEED ANY JOB IN CANADA ,AMERICA OR AUSTRALIA MAY BE 24 HOURS CONTECT ME ON 00971503143637

raphael osei kofi, on Sunday, 16. December 2007 at 10:35 AM

hi
please i forgot to live out my id , oseikofi80@yahoo.com or you can call me on my mobile 00233275502551.
thank you

raphael osei kofi, on Sunday, 16. December 2007 at 10:26 AM

hi
am rapheal and live in canada,am
a driver and with so much 15 good years expierence in driving with attach with heavy duty trucks.i have been in n.v.i,a techncal institution for driving.

i will be very happy to consider my request, and please guide me

priyam modi, on Sunday, 16. December 2007 at 03:00 AM

i have indian L.M.V.licence i will work in sidny in austrelia please guide me

Bala Rao, on Saturday, 01. December 2007 at 11:18 PM

Dear Sir / Madam

I introduce myself as a new Permenent Resident of Canada,landed on October 1st,2007.

I stay in Toronto, 135, Leeward Glenway,North York,Toronto,Ontario.M3C 2Z6.

I seek your good office support on the subject matter.

I have 4 Car driving licences out of which 3 are from Middle East ( Gulf), Vide:

1. Sultanate Of Oman ( Muscat): Issue Date: 08/12/1993, Expiry Date:08/12/2003 ( Same Driving Procedure(Left Hand), of Canada.

2. United Arab Emirates (Dubai): Issue Date: 16/04/2002, Expairy Date:15/04/2012( Same Driving procedure (Left Hand), of Canada.

3. Kingdom of Bahrain : Expairy Date: 08/10/2009 ( Same Driving Procedure (Left Hand), of Canada

4. India : issue Date: 30/10/2006, Expairy Date: 18/07/2016.( Right Hand Drive) First issued in Dt 20/04/1993.

Kindly advise me on the procedure of getting drivers licence in Canada. Is my above international licences some of which are having validation still,useful in anyway to me give some preference in getting Canadian drivers licence ?.

Look forward to hearing from your good office soon.

Thanks & Regards

Bhawani, on Saturday, 01. December 2007 at 06:52 PM

I applied for International driving license in India on 9 Aug 2007 and that time my Temporary work permit visa of Canada was valid till 30 Sep 2007 on this basis Indian IDL issuing authority issued me an IDL of validity up to 30 Sep 2007.



That time I requested Indian IDL issuing authority that I need IDL for 1 year validity because I may extend my Temporary work permit visa in Canada after 30 Sep 2007. They told me that by default IDLs are issued for 1 yr validity but as my current visa is valid till 30 Sep 2007 they are putting the validity date of 30 Sep 2007 on IDL. If I extend my stay in Canada after 30 Sep 2007 then this validity of IDL will automatically extend up to 1 year that is up to 9 Aug 2008 and I will be eligible to drive in Canada till 9 Aug 2008.

let me know whether I am eligible to drive in Ontario Canada or not.



Thanks in advance for your help.

Thomas, on Friday, 30. November 2007 at 11:18 AM

I want a light vehicle licence in Trinidad (Automative) what is the procedure.

Balwinder, on Friday, 30. November 2007 at 11:14 AM

All those need information about IDP and other Driver Licensing issues, please address your concerns to info@idti.info (please note, at IDTI we only provide free information but no service at all)
info@idti.info
Thank you & Good Luck

dont ask, on Wednesday, 14. November 2007 at 08:36 PM

this place is just for truck drivers and that is it people!!! hahahaha....

mahammed yusuf, on Sunday, 11. November 2007 at 07:55 AM

hello sir this yusuf from pune sir I requist for a jobe in the profashin of driver in uk sir Ihave alight moter driving licenc of India from pune RTO atpresen Im warkin for atravel cumpaney named as platinum rent a car India PVT lemated as adriver pleas do me anead full help regarding yusuf thanks you

shajimon, on Saturday, 10. November 2007 at 08:08 AM

can i use u.a.e driving license in u.k

Israf uddin, on Friday, 09. November 2007 at 01:43 PM

hi
i am working as driving instuctor in Dubai. i have 14 years Exprinces in heavy andlight duty driving i need truck driver job in Canada or u s a
Mobail No.00971505809528
Email;israft@yahoo.com

Shakeel Ahmad, on Wednesday, 07. November 2007 at 02:07 PM

Sir/Madam,
I am from punjab pakistan,have desire to work as a driver in uk or australia or usa or german,if any person or comapny having requirment,my services are available plz contact my cell(00923063324807),i shall be thankfull and oblidge.

DK, on Wednesday, 07. November 2007 at 09:43 AM

Trevor, the car accident fault is sorted out according to local laws. If a driver has an IDP this is just proof of having a license from wherever they reside. You'll be asked to produce your actual license.

Trevor, on Wednesday, 07. November 2007 at 02:35 AM

What are the rules of car accidents when IDPs are present? say if the carrier of an IDP hits another, is there anything that can be done to them?

DNK, on Monday, 05. November 2007 at 09:34 AM

Peter, if you have an Egyptian license you can, for 12 months. However, if you are now residing in the U.S. permanently then you have to get a local license

V.Muralidharan, on Sunday, 04. November 2007 at 02:36 PM

Hi,
I am from India. I want to learn driving and apply for driving license in AZ, Arizona. If anyone can help me to learn driving, I will be thankful to them. Since without driving it is very difficult here. Please contact vmurali2000@gmail.com

Peter, on Sunday, 04. November 2007 at 11:41 AM

I have an IDP from Egypt, Can I drive here in USA with it? and if yes, For how long I will be able to drive?

Thanks

Amandeep, on Wednesday, 31. October 2007 at 03:32 AM

Idti Truck driver traning site does not respond there email address dont reply and it is end of october allready Where Is This Traning Center Openning Exactly and what is its criteria i am a valid heavy duty license holder and have two trucks i want to go abroad and be a driver there
Thankyou.

Biju.m.Joseph, on Wednesday, 24. October 2007 at 09:34 AM

I have a valid indian heavy licence and nearly ten years of experence driving trucks and cars. and i can handile english, hindi, tamil, malayalam, and a little korean and malay languages pretty well. i am seeking a good driving job at usa, uk, or aus. my name is Biju 28 years old having valid indian pasport. my contact no +9846877533. e mail id- bijuooos@yahoo.com. AND THANK YOU 4 PAYING ATTENTION TO THIS.

Dolor Gabriel, on Tuesday, 23. October 2007 at 03:57 AM

Hi

I have a valid class E drivers licences in Nigeria and i intend to go to Qatar for some Biz and i would be spending some time and i would like to drive as well.

Can i use same licence to drive there?

Mr Steve, on Tuesday, 16. October 2007 at 09:41 PM

I would like to inform you all that the State of California in the USA does not accept the IDP,you may get a ticket for no license if the Cop so desires,But most will put it in the system that you were pulled over with one and next time you WILL get a ticket

DK, on Tuesday, 16. October 2007 at 09:07 AM

To Dennis, above

an IDP can't be converted to any other license, since it is nto really a license at all, just a translation of your license from your home state or country.

I think you have to get a Qatar license.

Tahir anwar, on Tuesday, 16. October 2007 at 08:51 AM

i am u.a.e.licence holder prmit. 3/5/6/
i am working in rajsthan stst roadways transportin
(rajsthan govt.inda) as a heavy bus driver
2. iworked in adnan con.compay dubai 2 years
3.i worked in sri nath teravels pvt ltd 6 years
i want good job Heavy bus driver in dubai my cont. no 919828871200. Thanks

dennis, on Tuesday, 16. October 2007 at 05:01 AM

I'm already nine months here in qatar, i have my philippine license with me + i get my IDP jz last week.. can i convert my IDP to a QATAR NATIONAL LICENSE? some people are telling me that my IDP is only valid for 2 weeks here upon arrival & i should go to their traffic dept. for eye test & after that take a driving test.. & its very hard for me to do that because of my work schedule.. kindly help me with this, heres my email add.. dpcruz32@yahoo.com.. & my mobile no. (+974)6729858.. thanx in advance..

hassaan, on Monday, 15. October 2007 at 02:59 PM

hi! this is hassaan 4rm pakistan . i got international licanc 4rm pakistani as a having good experiance drive light transport 5 years. now i m going to uk 4 study purpose .can i drive thier with same licance or further i apply 4 uk driving licance

vinod kumar, on Sunday, 14. October 2007 at 09:31 AM

i want to know how can i apply for driving licence in USA.
though i belongs to india

JASON, on Thursday, 11. October 2007 at 08:11 PM

I am jason from Jamaica i have a jamaican drivers lisence and want to do trucking in the USA. How can i go about getting this done

Chris, on Tuesday, 09. October 2007 at 01:18 AM

I have a student from Equador that does not have a valid driver's license anymore. Is there anyway they can get one in the USA?

just me, on Friday, 05. October 2007 at 07:32 PM

can you get an internation drivers licence if u have a mexican licence and can u park at high school wiht that if u are a student please answer asap please (urgent)

Admin, on Tuesday, 02. October 2007 at 10:29 AM

RE message above from "management" - this is not from Drivers.com management. To Esa, above - Driving in the U.S. depends on the state. You really need an International Driving Permit from India, which is a signatory to the 1949 convention.

Management, on Tuesday, 02. October 2007 at 05:38 AM

Good News! Truck Drivers. For those with heavy truck driving license holders from India who are looking to work in Canada, UK. Marusecurity company is in need of 15 heavy truck drivers. Contact number: +447045751640

Good Luck:

esa, on Tuesday, 02. October 2007 at 12:17 AM

I have valid Indian Driving Licence for my personal car there in India.Can i drive my personal car here in USA with the same Licence? Please guide me asap....

kayode ujah u, on Thursday, 27. September 2007 at 08:01 AM

i will like to have a permit on the drivers licience

NickNack, on Tuesday, 25. September 2007 at 03:15 PM

I hold a valid UK driving licence and am wondering if this entitles me to a UAE light vehicle licence and how do i go about getting one,
If anyone can give me some info on this please reply to nicolabey@hotmail.com

denzil, on Sunday, 23. September 2007 at 08:13 AM

soory i forgotto tye my mail id . if anyone help me for this -dendmello@yahoo.com

denzil, on Sunday, 23. September 2007 at 08:09 AM

hai i am from india , now in working in dubai . i am joined ton get my licence in dubai . but its very difficult here .so i have karnataka state l.m.v licence ,can i apply idp & can i drive in dubai from idp plz help me
thanks & regards

Jim, on Friday, 21. September 2007 at 03:58 PM

Go to idl-international.com They solved my drivers license delimma,authorities accepted it without question and I was able to get insurance.

anthony, on Friday, 21. September 2007 at 02:10 AM

iam working in uae as a driver haveing uae valid license where do i try for better opportunity in u.a.e

italian, on Tuesday, 18. September 2007 at 01:22 PM

hi
I have a g2 but I am not 18 yet(im 17)..and I want to know if I can get a a IDP...I read that if you have a G2 you can get one but there is always the fact that im not 18 yet....so any help would be nice.

Baillie, on Monday, 17. September 2007 at 12:49 PM

I am a holder of an international drivers licence, I am currently employed in OH and am looking at purchasing a car. Can I purchase a car with an IDL and will i be able to register it in the state of OH? I am still on a visa and am not a premenent resident.

Thanks for your help :)

Gagan, on Saturday, 15. September 2007 at 05:38 AM

sir
Im from Nepal and I have a light motor vehicle license of Saudi Arabia and medium and heavy motor vehicle license of India.In which Foreign Country will I get a driving job?

Stephen, on Thursday, 13. September 2007 at 02:16 AM

Hi,

This is complicated: I am a UK citizen who lives in India and has an indian driving license. I do not have indian nationality. Can a non-indian national holding a valid indian driving license apply for an IDP? If so do I have to do this in my home country (England)? Thanks for any advise anybody can offer.

muhammad amjad, on Wednesday, 29. August 2007 at 02:26 PM

i am a best driver i have a 10 years exprience in NGO ORGANIZATION .i want a internation organization . i have internation driving license .i am frm pakistan in peshawar city.
my contact number.00923018825257

carol, on Thursday, 23. August 2007 at 02:18 PM

i have a Chinese drive license and international drive license, can i drive auto in USA? How to get auto insurance?

Vipan, on Tuesday, 21. August 2007 at 08:39 PM

I have valid Indian Driving Licence for my personal car there in India.Can i drive my personal car here in USA with the same Licence? Please guide me asap....

Hi,, on Monday, 20. August 2007 at 10:50 AM

I am ASHOK from India. I have indian two wheeler licence. Can I drive any scotor in UK usinf indian licence? please helpt me at the earliest, very urgent. My mail ID is Ashok.Kumar@ultramotive.eu

DK, on Saturday, 18. August 2007 at 04:25 PM

Paula,

I believe you can, but just to be sure, check with the UK auto Assoc.
http://www.theaa.com/index.html

paula, on Saturday, 18. August 2007 at 07:51 AM

i have brazilian international driving license so my question is that can i drive in united kingdom or not

faisal iqbal, on Saturday, 18. August 2007 at 05:34 AM

i have uae international driving license.i have experience in 4 years.my contact number 00923348387665 and other number 00923455604412.language known . english arabic urdu and hindi.i know computer accountant.my family settled in uae.

Ramachandran M, on Monday, 13. August 2007 at 08:20 AM

I have eighteen years accident free driving experience in Indias road on extreme weather condition like Hill, Snow and Desert and got Heavy vehicle license.I am seeking truck driver job in Canada

chethan, on Saturday, 11. August 2007 at 04:09 AM

I am 22 years old
I hold a heavy vehicle license in India
And I want a job in USA for truck drivers jobs and i have 1 year of experiense
I am a MBA Graduate and have good educational field and communication skills!!!!

Kamal, on Wednesday, 08. August 2007 at 01:13 PM

Hi I have a drivers license. can I fly Boeing 756..? please help.!!( how stupid it sounds..:))

DK, on Saturday, 28. July 2007 at 10:43 AM

Kumar, I don't see the UAE on the list of IDP signatories (http://www.drivers.com/article/937/) . Maybe you should try contacting the American Automobile Association http://www.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/ZipCode.woa/wa/route?stop=yes

kumar, on Saturday, 28. July 2007 at 06:58 AM

can i use u.a.e driving license in u.s.a

Arun Roy Sarkar, on Friday, 27. July 2007 at 01:29 AM

Hi ! IM FROM INDIA ANY BOY INTEREST TO PROVIDE ME A DRIVER JOB IN UK OR CANADA. I HAVE VALID INDIAN DRIVING LICENSE ( LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY ). NEED HELP FOR FINDING A EMPLOYER/SPONCER . MY MAIL IS arunroysarkar@yahoo.co.in

pardeep ahuja, on Thursday, 26. July 2007 at 10:35 AM

hi my self pardeep ahuja i leave in india i'm 28 years old i have good expirience in car driving but not any job in my hand i'm intresting the driving in abrode if any requirment pls tell me my e-mail id is pardeep_ahuja@rediffmail.com

amir.b, on Wednesday, 25. July 2007 at 02:09 AM

i have an international driver's license from IAA from newyork .
is it legall?

kulkarni vishram, on Tuesday, 24. July 2007 at 09:09 AM

hi i am indian i have good experience in car driving but i don't have international car driving licence, i am intrested to work at austrelia pls. help me my e-mail id is kulvish2ram@yahoo.com

prasanta mazumdar, on Sunday, 22. July 2007 at 05:57 AM

SIR IAM 41 YERAS OF AGE HAVE 24 YEARS OF HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVING EXPERINECE IAM A GRADUATE FLUENT IN SOPKEN ENGLISH GOOD AT WRITING AS WELL LOOKING FORWARD TO DRIVE HEAVY VEHICLE IN CANADA , UK AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND AS PROFESSION PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO GO ABOUT IT MY MAIL ID IS p_mazumdar2000@yahoo.com

Mark, on Thursday, 19. July 2007 at 11:50 PM

I have an IDP and have just arrived in Australia. Was wondering if I would be allowed to drive? Did go through the RTA and noticed that India wasn't covered under the countries listed. Please confirm... Thanks!

Sheela, on Thursday, 19. July 2007 at 05:32 PM

I have an Indian License, I need to get an IDP. Please help.

mustafiz ansari, on Tuesday, 17. July 2007 at 03:51 PM

Hi,

I am having IDp for USA which got expire in june 2007, but indian licence is vlid for another 7 years, now i am in use what shall i do , can i renewal it.

give the reply soon it is urgent.

alimon, on Saturday, 14. July 2007 at 11:22 AM

hello sir this is alimon and i am a driver in qatar, and working here since four years, so i have got a grest exp in gulf being a driver for qatar gas company, in this connection i would like this web site people to find out a great creer for me in gulf other than qatar thank you

Balwinder, on Sunday, 08. July 2007 at 09:47 AM

To drive in Dubai with IP from Pakistan, you can drive for personal and domestic purposes for a short period only.

To obtain an International License while in the USA (resident or citizen) contact your local AAA office. You must have USA driver license. Or get an International License from Mexico before entering the USA.

Miguel, on Saturday, 07. July 2007 at 10:32 PM

Hello, I have a mexican driver's license and I need an international driver's license for USA. Can you tell me how to get it if I live in america right now and am not an american citizen?

fahad noor, on Friday, 06. July 2007 at 05:21 PM

hello i have internatinol driving permit of pakistan and now a days im moved dubai can i drive there please tell me as soon as

Balwinder, on Tuesday, 03. July 2007 at 02:22 AM

Good News! Truck Drivers. For those with heavy truck driving license holders from India who are looking to work in Australia, Canada, UK and the USA. An Institute is opening in India soon.. Check their webiste at: www.idti.info

Good Luck:

Balwinder Singh, on Tuesday, 03. July 2007 at 02:11 AM

Good News!! for those who have experience in heavy truck driving and are now searching for a job in Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. New Institue is opening in India so check the website: www.idtin.info

Good Luck

ARUN ROY SARKAR, on Saturday, 30. June 2007 at 02:05 AM

I AM 34 INDIAN (Hindu) married semiskilled labour.Having knowledge of CDL 7.5 ton driver along with computer basic on ms office2000 .I have valid cdl lic. with passport If any body sponcer me to get a JOb in canada or UK may contact me at arunroysarkar@yahoo.co.in
need help from any person who from canada/UK/USA

Rama cahandra rao, on Wednesday, 27. June 2007 at 05:54 PM

Dear sir-
I am working as a truck driver in UAE since 2.5 years,now my question is how can i come to usa or canada to drive trucks over there
Thanks
Rama

pramod, on Tuesday, 26. June 2007 at 03:29 AM

hiii.im a south africa international license holder.my question is can i use it in dubai(U.A.E).can i chnage this license to dubai license?please reply me.my mail id
duduprasand@hotmail.com

Sigamoni, on Monday, 18. June 2007 at 04:07 PM

Hi sir,
Iam Mr.sigamoni..I have Indian driving license..I have 15 years of driving experience..If u r interesetd contact to dharshu85@gmail.com..what should i do if i need to apply for US or Canada r Uk driver jobs?can u help me out?

sigamoni, on Monday, 18. June 2007 at 04:05 PM

Hi sir,
Iam Mr.sigamoni..I have Indian driving license..I have 15 years of driving experience..If u r interesetd contact to dharshu85@gmail.com

susheel kumar, on Saturday, 16. June 2007 at 06:04 PM

i am an indian citizen havin an experience of over 14 years in truck driving.what should i do to get job of a truck driver in canada, australia, uk

Do NOT ask here!, on Wednesday, 13. June 2007 at 05:29 PM

People! This is NOT a place to inquire about your personal situation! Call the Embassy/Consulate of the country in question. You will NOT get an answer here.

YASIR, on Friday, 08. June 2007 at 04:43 AM

I HAVE UAE LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVING LISENCE I WANT TO GO UK CAN I GO AND I WANT TO DO A JOB IN UK CAN I DO JOB IN UK

Kunna, on Monday, 04. June 2007 at 08:54 AM

Is it a jobseeker's website? Still all the pakistani truck drivers are available here. Nonsense peaple.

Nazimul Mohammed, on Saturday, 02. June 2007 at 12:00 PM

Hi
I am from Trinidad and 43 years of age. I have over 10 years experience in driving trailor trucks and operating crane and forklift in the oil industries. I am interested in obtaining a driving job in Canada. How should i go about doing so?

mohammed ishaq, on Friday, 01. June 2007 at 04:17 AM

Hi
I have 7 years gulf experience in as a container driver now i am intrested to work in canada as same . what should i do for this

muhammad izhar, on Friday, 25. May 2007 at 07:02 AM

sir, i have havey bus, light bus and light wechile license of U A E .sir i want job in canada.sir can i get job there .sir please what i have to do to get job in canada.please give me information.thank you much and bye bye.

jasmin, on Tuesday, 08. May 2007 at 06:13 PM

hello Sir,
i have a USAEU driverslicens can i drive with it in hawaii????please let me know thank u

chen, on Sunday, 06. May 2007 at 05:18 PM

is a chinese driving license available for renting a car?

Amit, on Sunday, 22. April 2007 at 11:49 AM

Hi
I have a valid light vechile driving license and an experience of more than 15 yrs in driving, I want a job on this base in Australia or Canada. What should I do for this

Ashesh Shah, on Friday, 20. April 2007 at 11:36 AM

HALLO,
I HAVE A CAMEROONIAN HEAVY VECHILE,HEAVY BUS,AND HEAVY MECHINERY TRACTOR)LICIENCES.HERE I GET AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT IN CATAGARIES (B,C,D,E).NOW I WANT TO GO TO USA FOR A HIGHER HIGT OF MY CARREA.CAN I DRIVE ALL THAT ABOVE VECHILES THERE.IF NO WHAT IS THE PROCCESS THERE.AND HOW CAN AND OVERSEA APPLICAN MOVE TO ABROUD FOR EMPLOMENT.

Gurvinder Singh, on Wednesday, 18. April 2007 at 04:51 AM

I am from India so could u give me the info about this

Gurvinder Singh, on Wednesday, 18. April 2007 at 04:45 AM

Hi
I have a vaid light vechile driving license and i wan a job on this based in Australia or Canada.So wt can i do for this

shankar, on Saturday, 14. April 2007 at 02:20 AM

wat kind of information should be given sir pls tell me

ravinder, on Wednesday, 11. April 2007 at 11:14 AM

hello iseen info about international licence iwonder if you could help me iam from india could you give me info about indian licence please thanks

jpershall@hotmail.co, on Saturday, 31. March 2007 at 08:01 AM

I need Help.Its not real clear on this.
I have duel Resid. Us and Colombia I have a 90 day suppension can I drive on my other countries dl

hmm, on Wednesday, 28. March 2007 at 03:55 AM

all these unanswered questions. why do people keep asking?

international driving permit is for international driving.

lucia, on Sunday, 18. March 2007 at 12:37 PM

do I need a DIP to drive in Brazil

ATEH PIUS NKEMBOH, on Friday, 16. March 2007 at 07:27 AM

HALLO,
I HAVE A CAMEROONIAN HEAVY VECHILE,HEAVY BUS,AND HEAVY MECHINERY TRACTOR)LICIENCES.HERE I GET AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT IN CATAGARIES (B,C,D,E).NOW I WANT TO GO TO USA FOR A HIGHER HIGT OF MY CARREA.CAN I DRIVE ALL THAT ABOVE VECHILES THERE.IF NO WHAT IS THE PROCCESS THERE.AND HOW CAN AND OVERSEA APPLICAN MOVE TO ABROUD FOR EMPLOMENT.

Don, on Sunday, 04. March 2007 at 09:40 PM

Ana,

You need to find out who provides this service in Trinidad and Tobago and apply to them. Usually it's a national organiszation such as an auto club. If not, an auto club could probably give yo information

ana, on Sunday, 04. March 2007 at 08:51 PM

i have trinidad and tobago drivers permit. how do i go about applying for IDP

syed naseeruddin, on Saturday, 03. March 2007 at 01:39 AM

sir,

im syed naseeruddin i need job and
my ex 2years and i have dubai licance all vehcles ex. hadicap carriage, light vehicle,heavy vehicle,light bus,heavy bus,tractor of light mechanical equipmement,tractor or heavy mechanical equipmement ex...

hamid, on Friday, 16. February 2007 at 02:51 PM

i need job in dubai and i have uae driving licence 4y old. and i have good experience about dibai rouds.i have valid light driving licence.thanks

muhammed kamburath, on Wednesday, 14. February 2007 at 04:52 AM

i need a truck driver job in united states
i have valid heavy driving licence U A E /Saudi Arabia & India

Jimmy, on Saturday, 10. February 2007 at 12:45 AM

How does a China citizen obtain a driving permit for the USA? Please reply ASAP. Thank you.

rahman, on Saturday, 03. February 2007 at 07:37 AM

sir, i am u.a.e driver. i am having internation licence. i am having good experience. preivisios i am working in bmw company............

Richard, on Thursday, 18. January 2007 at 05:39 PM

I am an Ontario resident looking to get an International Driving Permit because I will be working in California. CAA is the retailer who offers them here in Canada. But it says right on the CAA website that IDP's issued by CAA are not valid in North America. Other sites say IDP's are valid in any country that has sign into the agreement. So which is it? Are CAA IDP's valid in the US or aren't they

yasir, on Wednesday, 17. January 2007 at 12:46 AM

SIR,
I HAVE DUBAI(LIGHT VECHILE,HEAVY VECHILE,LIGHT BUS,HEAVY BUS,TRACTOR LIGHT MACHINE,AND HEAVY MECHINERY TRACTOR)LICIENCES.HERE I GET AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT IN CATAGARIES (B,C,D,E).NOW I WANT TO GO CANADA FOR GOOD JOB.CAN I DRIVE ALL THAT ABOVE VECHILES THERE.IF NO WHAT IS PROCCESS THERE.

Ajmal, on Thursday, 11. January 2007 at 02:16 PM

I have UAE DRIVING LICENSE along with INternation Driving Permit, i recently moved to London for my studies, can i drive here or I have to get a Uk license.

jess, on Tuesday, 24. October 2006 at 07:43 AM

Hello,
I have China and Hongkong driving permit now, I want to apply the international driving permit in America. How can i do it in America?

Looking forward to hearing from you toay. (Urgent)
Thank you very much!

jasbir singh, on Saturday, 14. October 2006 at 06:26 PM

Hi,
I have come on a truck driver work permit in canada (Manitoba), I hold a valid UAE heavy drivers license + an international driving permit from there, Can I drive for my job by the international permit until I don't receive the canadian license?

becky, on Saturday, 02. September 2006 at 07:04 PM

once i get my permit does my six months start counting? or do i have to do a behind the wheel first then my six months will start ?

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