To ensure the convenience of its citizens traveling to Australia, the Punjab Traffic Police has streamlined the process of obtaining an international driving license.
This vital document allows Pakistani nationals to legally operate private motor vehicles in foreign countries, including Australia, in compliance with the Vienna Convention of 1968.
Ease of access
For Punjab residents gearing up for an adventure Down Under, acquiring an international driving license has never been more straightforward.
The Traffic Police Punjab has established accessible points for application submission at city traffic police offices and police khidmat markaz centers throughout the province.
Driving legally in Australia
Pakistani nationals planning to explore Australia can now do so with confidence, as long as they hold a valid international driving permit issued by the Punjab Traffic Police.
This permit grants them the privilege to operate vehicles on Australian roads without legal complications.
Required documentation
To obtain an international driving license, applicants must furnish a specific set of documents, ensuring a hassle-free process. The necessary documents include:
- Attested Copy of CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- Attested Copy of Valid Driving License (issued by the licensing authority)
- Two attested passport-sized photographs (one from the front and one from the back)
- Attested Copy of Passport (valid for at least 6 months with a visa affixed for the country to be visited)
- A court fee ticket of Rs22 and a ticket of Rs60
- Rs180 deposited on the STR form after passing the test
Applicants are advised to have their original CNIC, driving license, and passport on hand during the application process.
Swift processing
International Driving Licenses are issued on the same day as the application submission, ensuring that travelers can prepare for their overseas journeys without delay.
The Punjab Traffic Police's efforts to simplify this process align with their commitment to facilitating the travel aspirations of Punjab's citizens.
For those planning to explore the scenic roads of Australia, obtaining an international driving license has never been more accessible.
