Pakistan’s International Driving License is Now Accepted in These Countries
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
You can now drive in 132 countries with an International Driving License (IDL) issued in Pakistan.
This new opportunity simplifies global travel for Pakistanis, allowing them to legally drive abroad without additional permits. The license not only facilitates driving but also empowers Pakistani travelers, whether for tourism, business, or exploring new cultures.
Here’s an overview of the countries where it is accepted.
| Continent | Countries |
| North America | United States, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica |
| Europe | United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Finland, Portugal, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, Malta, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Albania, Moldova, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia |
| Asia | Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia, Mongolia, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Yemen, India, Bhutan |
| Africa | Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Sudan |
| South America | Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru |
| Australia | Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Tuvalu, Palau, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands |
How to Get an International Driving License
To apply for an International Driving License you need to follow a straightforward process with specific documents and steps.
Documents
- Valid Passport: Provide an attested copy.
- Passport size photos: Two attested photographs.
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC): Three copies.
- National Driving License: One copy.
Additional requirements: those over 50 years old may need a medical certificate, and a blood group report may be required for applications at the Motorway Police.
Visit The Driving License Authority
- Token & Data Entry: Obtain a token and complete data entry at the relevant authority office.
- Eye CheckUp: Undergo an eyesight test to meet vision requirements.
- Verification: Submit biometric details and a live photo for identity verification.
Tests
To demonstrate knowledge of road signs, applicants must pass a traffic signs test, including a scenario-based test if applying in Islamabad.
Next is a supervised practical driving test, either in a personal vehicle or one provided by the office, to confirm driving skills.
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After successful completion of these steps, the International Driving License is issued within approximately one week.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2024/11/02/pakistans-international-driving-license-is-now-accepted-in-these-countries/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
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