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 |
To apply for an International Driving License you need to follow a straightforward process with specific documents and steps.
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.
Applicants must pass a traffic signs test, including a scenario-based test if applying in Islamabad, to demonstrate knowledge of road signs.
Next is a supervised practical driving test, either in a personal vehicle or one provided by the office, to confirm driving skills.
After successful completion of these steps, the International Driving License is issued within approximately one week.
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