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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Howto apply for International Drivers Permit in Pune

Dear Drivers,

Having experienced the process of applying for an International Drivers Permit or IDP as its called at Pune RTO, thought of giving all of you a first hand account of the same.

Some rules to follow for attaining your IDP :

Do not go through a driving school (They charge you Rs1200 when it costs only Rs.500)
Do not be lazy and try the easy way out at all cost.
Please help the RTO by getting the required documents (explained below)
Plan ahead and dont reveal your date of travel to anyone at the RTO.

Documents Required :

4 Photographs
Photocopy (Xerox) of Passport(Address page,Photo ID & Visa pages)
Photocopy of License (Photo Id and Address)
Medical Certificate (got mine from a bloke at Pune RTO for Rs.50)
Cash Rs.500 as Payment for IDP (All Forms are free).
Also carry the originals - Passport and License.
Ticket is not necessary. In case they ask you can tell them its on Waiting List.

Some Issues you may face :

The address on the Passport and License are not the same (dont fret)
The Passport may have Mumbai address and License may have Pune address (still dont fret)

Steps to get the License :

Drive to the RTO with the documents and the form filled if you got it earlier.
Be sure to go early to get the Officials when they are active.
Submit it in the main office of RTO (ask around for the IDP section).
Get the Form verified by the Bada Sahab (They actually check your face and the faces on the passport and license you carry with you).
Dont give your documents to anyone unless they are sitting at a desk and look bored.
Make the payment (Rs. 500 circa 2007 BC.) at the Counter (No. 24 when I went 10 days back).
Collect your IDP after a day and Voila you are done.

Form Downloads (Updated Dec 2012) :

Disclaimer : In case you have any issues at the RTO please, dont hold me accountable for headaches,brain damage or other mental injuries.

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