How to Internationalize Your Driving License When Traveling Abroad

Nipuna Marasinghe
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More and more Sri Lankans are traveling overseas for work, studies, and leisure. If you want to drive legally in another country, your Sri Lankan driving license alone is not enough. You must obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP). Today, MotorGuide explains how you can internationalize your driving license quickly and easily.

Required Documents

  • 3 passport-size photographs
  • A valid Sri Lankan driving license and a photocopy
  • Passport

Documents Required to Renew an International Driving License

  • Copy of your valid driving license
  • 3 passport-size photographs
  • Copy of AA Ceylon membership card
  • Copy of your passport

Where Should You Go?

The internationalization of driving licenses in Sri Lanka is handled by the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA Ceylon), a government-affiliated private institution. Currently, there are three main AA Ceylon offices:

Colombo Head Office

40, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha, P.O.Box 338, Colombo 03
Phone: +94 11 2421528
Email: [email protected]

Kandy Office

35, 2/9 Silverdale Complex, Yatinuwara Street, Kandy
Phone: +94 81 7201020

Nuwara Eliya Office

115, Queen Elizabeth Road, Nuwara Eliya
Phone: +94 72 279432

Application Process

After visiting the nearest AA Ceylon office, you will be given an application form. Fill it out carefully and attach the required documents. You also have the option to download the application online in advance, complete it, and take it with you.

Processing Time

If all documents are submitted correctly, your International Driving Permit can be issued within 3 working days. Please note that the IDP is not delivered by mail — you must collect it in person from the same AA Ceylon office where you applied.

Final Thoughts

Converting your Sri Lankan driving license into an International Driving Permit is a simple but essential step if you plan to drive abroad. With the right documents and proper submission, you can get your IDP without hassle and enjoy safe, legal driving wherever you travel.

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