LAHORE – An international driving license is a document issued by the Traffic Police Punjab to citizens of the province. It allows the holder to drive a private motor vehicle in any foreign country that recognises it.
The license is issued to Pakistanis, who are travelling abroad, in accordance with the Vienna Convention, 1968.
Citizens of Punjab province, who are planning to travel abroad especially Australia, can get their international driving license by visiting the city traffic police offices or police khidmat markaz across the province.
Pakistani nationals, who are travelling to Australia, can drive vehicles there if they hold the international driving permit issued by the Traffic Police in Punjab and other provinces.
To get the international driving license, applicants are required to have valid national driving licenses and valid visa on their passports.
Necessary Documents For International Driving License
Attested Copy of CNIC
Attested Copy of Valid Driving License (issued by the licensing authority)
2 attested passport size photographs (one each from front and back)
Attested Copy of Passport (valid for at least 6 months with visa affixed of country to be visited)
Ticket of Rs.22 for court fee
Ticket of Rs.60
Rs. 180 on STR form have to be deposited in the branch after passing the test.
Note: International Driving Licenses are issued on the day of receiving the application. Applicant will bring original CNIC, driving license and passport.