Issuing Authority: Automobile Association of Ceylon
Website: http://www.aaceylon.lk/
Phone: +94 11 2 421 528
Email: [email protected]
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Eligibility Criteria:
- You must be a holder of a Sri Lanka Driving Licence. IDP will not be issued to holders of Visitor’s Temporary Driving Permits.
IDP Accepted:
- Sri Lanka recognizes physical IDPs, as long as they meet the requirements set by the country’s traffic regulations.
Application Process:
- To apply, follow the steps below:
- Download application form available in AA Ceylon website
- Fill up application form and submit it together with the applicant’s Sri Lanka Driving Licence and 3 unmounted photographs 1 1/2×2″ or equivalent with the applicant’s full name written on the reverse.
Validity:
- An IDP obtained in Sri Lanka 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:
- Sri Lanka is a party to international conventions, such as the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. The IDP issued in Sri Lanka 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.