DRIVING LICENSE

How To Get A Driver's License?

Regarding the process of issuing driver's license to foreign nationals residing in Iran, holders of valid foreign licenses can drive for up to six months after entering Iran. However, if international students wish to continue driving in Iran, they must change their foreign license to an Iranian one.

To drive in Iran, you need an international driving license. Iran is a member of the agreement. You can get one from the National Automobile Association in your home country. Otherwise, there are two possibilities:

1. If you have a driving license of your own country, but it is not an international one:

You can get an International Driving Permit (IDP) that is a translation of your national driving license. The IDP allows motorists to drive vehicles in foreign countries.

You need to contact the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) to ask for an international driving permit. Check the website: www.en.taci.ir. You must always have your IDP along with your national license at all times.

* IDP Sample:

 

The necessary documents for conversion of a foreign driver's license into an Iranian one are as follows:

2. If you have not yet taken a driving license in your country and now you want to apply for an Iranian one:

It worth getting an Iranian driving license as a foreigner if you are going to be in Iran for a long period of time.

In order to get a license, applicants must fulfill these requirements:

  • Confirmation of immigration police center -  The residence of foreigners should be verified by passport and immigration police.
  • Confirmation of passport center

If approved, you will be introduced to driving schools to take driving lessons in both theoretical and practical training.

Then in the certification centers, you have to pass the certification exam (both theory and practice) that is in English, Arabic, German, etc., and finally, you will receive a driver's license.

Note: foreign nationals are only allowed to obtain a third-class driver’s license and motorcycle, and it is valid for one year.