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Rusty · 13th July 2008, 18:28

Germany also you can drive on Indian license for six months.

If you have an IDL you can drive upto 1 year.
But if you apply for an extension at the "Landramsat" (=district HQ or something like that) before its been six month since you entered EU, the validity of your Indian license can be extended for up to 1 year, without the need for an IDL. It costs 40 euros if I remember right. And it is valid throught the EU countries.

Taking a license in Germany is possible even with a short term Visa, but it is very expensive, around 1,800 euros, but you will get an EU license for life.

Another option in Europe is if you can do it in The Netherlands. You can surrender your Indian license and get a temporary EU license for the period of your stay. But I think you need a Residense Permit to get that.

Hope this helps.

And most rental agencies like Europcar, Avis etc. do allow you to rent a car with your Indian license alone, though you need to support it with your passport.

13th July 2008, 18:28	#119 (permalink)
Rusty Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4	Germany & Rest of Eu Germany also you can drive on Indian license for six months. If you have an IDL you can drive upto 1 year. But if you apply for an extension at the "Landramsat" (=district HQ or something like that) before its been six month since you entered EU, the validity of your Indian license can be extended for up to 1 year, without the need for an IDL. It costs 40 euros if I remember right. And it is valid throught the EU countries. Taking a license in Germany is possible even with a short term Visa, but it is very expensive, around 1,800 euros, but you will get an EU license for life. Another option in Europe is if you can do it in The Netherlands. You can surrender your Indian license and get a temporary EU license for the period of your stay. But I think you need a Residense Permit to get that. Hope this helps. And most rental agencies like Europcar, Avis etc. do allow you to rent a car with your Indian license alone, though you need to support it with your passport.