For a budget traveler, best way to travel overseas is renting a vehicle and drive him or herself. That is the best way to explore another country without any doubt. If someone Traveling overseas and Planning to rent a bike or any other vehicle without a driver (Self Driving) 1st question comes to mind is that possible to drive a vehicle in another country with local driving license. NO, IT’S NOT POSSIBLE. Answer is simple as that. It’s not legal to drive in any another country with Local Driving License. Next question will be so then How can we drive a vehicle overseas. To drive a vehicle or ride a bike in another country everyone has to carry international Driving license. When you heard the name of “International” what comes to mind is it won’t be an easy process to obtain the international license. No, it’s wrong, It’s a really easy process. So here I have described below the step by step process to abstain the International Driving license.
- From Where you can Obtain the international License in Sri Lanka
Either if you are Sri Lankan who wants to drive a vehicle in another country or you are a foreign traveler who wants to drive a vehicle in Sri Lanka, there is only one place where you need to go to obtain the international driving license. That is Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA CEYLON)
Address: 40, Sir Mohomad Macan Markar Mawatha, Colombo 00300
How to Find the Location
It’s Located nearby the well-known Ramada Hotel in Colombo 3. (Easily track through the google maps)
- What are the Required Documents?
- Local Driving License
- Filled application (use this link to Download the application https://www.aaceylon.lk/forms/idp-application.pdf )
- Two Passport size Photographs
- Payment (2500 for 1 year / 5000 for two Years Likewise)
- Process to obtain the License
- Walk there (It’s in the 2nd floor of the building. Better check with the reception) with the complete set of above-mentioned documents.
- Hand over the documents to Reception (Cashier is right next to the reception) Do the Payment and hand over the receipt along with the other Documents.
- Although they have mentioned that they will keep your local license for two days, they will give it to you after checking it at the same time.
- After all they will give you a receipt mentioning the date and time to Come and collect your International Driving license. (Mentioned date must be after two days)
- Your Documentation part is done. Make sure to go and Collect the License on the mentioned date.
- Note – Your International Driving License/ Permit is ready. Enjoy your journey. Yes, It’s the best way to explore the locations. Make sure you are following safety precautions. Take your travel insurance. Follow road rules and signs. Pay attention while driving. Be safe. Have a Safe Journey. Enjoy