Indians in the UAE can now get India-issued international driving permits renewed at the embassy in Abu Dhabi.
India's embassies around the world and the country's Ministry of Road Transport and Highway have come together to offer this service to their citizens.
The International Driving Permit is issued in India and accepted in 130 countries – including the UAE, UK, USA, Germany, Australia, Canada and Switzerland.
From Monday, IDP holders can visit Indian embassies in the countries where they are living, get their documents verified and apply for the permit to be renewed.
The embassy in Abu Dhabi will provide the service between 8.30am and 12.30pm, Sunday to Thursday.
Applicants should bring their passport, expired IDP number and a valid Indian driving licence. There is a Dh40 ($10.89) consular fee and an Dh8 Indian Community Welfare Fund charge.
Consular staff will verify the documents, which will be uploaded on https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ – India's licensing authority.
The renewed driving permit will be sent to the applicant’s home after documents are approved by the authorities in India.
India's Republic Day celebrated on January 26 - in pictures
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Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel take part in the Republic Day Parade in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. AFP -
Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers on the camelback march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP -
Indian paramilitary soldiers and policemen attend Indian Republic day parade in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP -
Indian army Jat regiment marches through the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. AP -
Soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP -
Dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters -
Performers dance next to a float representing Ladakh region on Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP -
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he arrives for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters -
Indian paramilitary soldiers perform a dance as they take part in Indian Republic day celebration in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP -
Soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP -
Farmers in large numbers take part in a 'parallel parade' on tractors and trolleys, during their ongoing farmers protest against the new agricultural laws, on the outskirts of New Delhi. EPA -
Farmers try to remove barricades installed by police during a 'parallel parade' on tractors and trolleys amid their ongoing protest against the new agricultural laws, on the outskirts of New Delhi. EPA -
Farmers move barricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters -
Farmers try to move baricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters -
Farmers are showered with flower petals as they take part in a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day in Delhi. Reuters -
Protesting farmers jump police barricades tp march to the capital during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. AP -
Farmers try to move baricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters -
Farmers cross a barricade during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day in Delhi. Reuters -
Soldiers salute during the national anthem as they stand along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP -
Cadets march along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP -
Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Reuters
