If you’ve always wanted to breeze past in a convertible, just like in the movies but the hassles of getting an international driving license gave you a reality check then rejoice, Indian driving license is now accepted on foreign lands. So plan your international road trip now! By Japleen Kaur
As Austrailian tourism board launched a campaign to encourage more desi tourists to plan road trips across the country, more and more nations have made the Indian driver’s license legally valid too.
Here are the countries that you can visit, and self-drive to explore!
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USA
Almost all states of U.S.A allow Indians to drive with their license for up to a year. So, make the most of it as the countryside roads there are simply breathtaking.
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2. Germany
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You can drive in the country for 6 months, starting from the day you arrive in the country with your native license.
3. France
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Fall in love all over again by driving through the scenic views as France allows you to drive around with the Indian license for a year too. Though, you’ll have to get it translated to French once you’re there.
4. Great Britain
As long as your license is in English, you can plan road trips across England, Scotland, and Wales easily.
5. Norway
Northern lights and road trip — the combo that no one says no to! You can drive up to 3 months from the day you arrive in the country.
6. South Africa
The government will allow you to drive on their roads as long as the car is not rented out from an agency. For that, you’ll need an international license. So if you have your own car you can enjoy a holiday of a lifetime. Are we sensing some sort of adventure!?
7. Switzerland
Swiss authorities will also need a translated version of your license but once that’s sorted, you’re good to go. The driver should also be above 21 years of age as a rule.
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