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Driver's License in Sri Lanka

When picking the car up, the main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driver's license in their name and have held their driver's license for at least 2 years.


Unless you have a Sri Lankan driver's license, you will need one of the following:


1)International Driving License/ Permit with an endorsement by the Automobile Association of Sri Lanka (AA).

The Automobile Association is open from 9:00 to 16:00, excluding weekends and public holidays. To get a temporary driving permit instead, please take your passport, a passport-size photograph, and your driver's license (plus an English translation of the license if it’s not in English) to the Department of Motor Traffic. It’ll take at least 5 hours and cost US$ 35.00 including tax.


2)If you don’t have an IDP and hold a foreign driver's license, a Temporary Sri Lankan Driving License has to be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Werahera (30-minute drive from Central Colombo) to be able to drive legally in Sri Lanka.

The Department of Motor Traffic is open from 9:00 to 15:30, excluding weekends and public holidays. To obtain a Temporary Sri Lankan Driving License, you need your own Country Driving License (English Copy/ Translation) + Photo copy+ your National Passport + Photo Copy of photo page and Sri Lankan Visa Page.

 

Age Requirement


In Sri Lanka, most car hire companies require a minimum age of 21 (age may vary by car category and company). Some companies require a maximum age of 75 (find out more in Terms and Conditions). If you're under 21-25, you are likely to have to pay a young driver fee. If you're 65 or older, you may have to pay a senior driver fee.


*Attention! Some car rental companies would have different requirements. Please check Terms and Conditions during the booking process.

When picking the car up, the main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driver's license in their name and have held their driver's license for at least 2 years.


Unless you have a Sri Lankan driver's license, you will need one of the following:


1)International Driving License/ Permit with an endorsement by the Automobile Association of Sri Lanka (AA).


2)If you don’t have an IDP and hold a foreign driver's license, a Temporary Sri Lankan Driving License has to be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Werahera (30-minute drive from Central Colombo) to be able to drive legally in Sri Lanka.


*Attention! Some car rental companies would have different requirements. Please check Terms and Conditions during the booking process.

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