Is US Driver's license valid in Europe for Indian Citizens?
I am an Indian citizen, living in US on a work visa and hold a valid US drivers license. I plan to visit Netherlands, Belgium and France and drive in those countries round trip starting from Amsterdam. I was searching for this information but did not find a proper resource.
Do Indian passport holders with US drivers license require a International Driving Permit to drive in these countries ? As a Indian citizen, can I obtain IDP from US?
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Here's what the national road traffic agency (Dutch: Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer) has to say:
A tourist in the Netherlands?
Are you not settling in the Netherlands, but you are here as a tourist? In that case, you can drive on the Dutch roads using your foreign driving licence.
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Can I drive in Europe with an Indian licence? Technically, you can drive anywhere in Europe with an Indian licence provided that you have an International Driving Permit (IDP). Your Indian licence will be valid for a period of up to 6 months from the time of your entering in Europe.Can Indian driving license be used internationally?
If you are planning to travel to a abroad, you should check whether the country accepts Indian driving licence. If the country does not hold Indian driving licence valid, you can apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) to be able to drive on foreign roads.More answers regarding is US Driver's license valid in Europe for Indian Citizens?
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Update:
I got IDP from US. Easy to get but make sure to carry photo of correct size as it needs to fit in the box of IDP.
Rented round trip from Belgium and I was not asked for IDP.
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