Issuing Authority: Road Safety and Transport Authority – RSTA
Website: https://eralis.rsta.gov.bt/
Phone: 975 2 321 283
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizens who hold a valid Bhutan driver’s licence are eligible to apply for the IDL.
IDP Accepted:
- Bhutan recognizes physical IDPs, as long as they meet the requirements set by the country’s traffic regulations.
Application Process:
- Gather basic documents:
- Photocopy of the front and back of your driver’s licence
- Passport-sized photographs (quantity may vary)
- Additional identification documents
- Complete application form: Fill out the IDP application form with accurate personal details.
- Submit application: Visit the designated office (Road Safety and Transport Authority – RSTA).
- Pay fee: Pay the processing fee specified by the authority. This may involve presenting a bill for service and payment receipt.
- Verification and Processing: The clerk will verify all submitted information and documentation. Once verified, the processing of the IDP will commence.
- Receive IDP: Upon completion of processing, the IDP will be issued to the applicant.
Validity:
- An IDP obtained in Bhutan is generally valid for one year from the date of issue. If needed, it can be renewed, but the validity cannot exceed the expiration date of the domestic driving licence.
Accepted Countries:
- Bhutan is a party to international conventions, such as the 1968 Vienna Convention and 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. The IDP issued in Bhutan complies with the standards set by these conventions.
Driving Licence Requirement:
- An IDP is not a driving licence in its own right. You must be able to present both your IDP and your local driver’s licence when you travel.