International driving license 2021: how to get it, what it looks like and its photo

Requirements for photo license

For national driver's licenses valid on the territory of the Russian Federation, images are produced only in the territorial divisions of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate.
The rule does not apply to international copies (IDP). Applicants are allowed to attach the photograph taken to the set of standard documentation.

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The image measures 35 by 45 millimeters .

Additional criteria:

printing on paper with a matte surface;
production in color or black and white format;
the driver's face is displayed strictly from the front;
the use of headdress is not permitted, except in cases where its removal is contrary to national or religious principles;
You can use glasses for medical reasons, but not with tinted lenses;
the finished photo should be free of glare and blur areas;
background – white, gray or made in any light shades;
The oval of the face occupies at least 80% of the entire area of the photograph;
use of a strict wardrobe - the law does not allow taking photographs of official documents in official uniform.

It is not possible to replace the photograph on a finished international driving license. A new image will only be needed when issuing a new copy of the ID.

Why and who needs an international driving license

An international driver's license is a document issued on the basis of a national driver's license. It is necessary for traveling through countries where the rights of other states are considered invalid. Such a document should definitely be obtained by anyone who plans to work in foreign companies as a driver, as well as travelers who will use a car during their trip. Persons who intend to temporarily or permanently reside abroad also need international driving licenses.

Before you understand the question of how to properly take a photograph for an international driver's license (IDP), you should understand in which countries you need to have these licenses. Such a document is required for movement within the territory of countries that are signatories to the Geneva Convention.

States that have signed the Vienna Convention recognize both national documents and international driving licenses. If you plan to use personal vehicles in states that have not signed any of the conventions, it is enough to have a national license.

To obtain an IDP, you need to collect documents according to the list established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and also take the correct photo for an international driving license. You will not need to retake the exams.

An IDP, in essence, is a special form with the translation of information from national rights. It is valid for only 3 years and only if you have a state-issued license.

Where can I do it?

Each potential applicant has the right to take their own photographs. A correctly framed photograph will be accepted by an authorized representative of the traffic police for processing.

The most acceptable option is to contact a specialized studio. Specialists have a detailed understanding of photo parameters for all types of state and international documentation.

Sample application for an international driving license:

How to take a photo at the traffic police and other structures

Currently, in addition to the traffic police, IDPs are also issued in multifunctional centers. Almost all offices have cameras with which you can easily take a photo for an international driving license 2021.

This is very convenient for candidates, because everything can be done on the spot; there is no need to bother with finding a specialized studio. This is also how you can get a photograph that does not deviate from the established requirements.

The photo is taken by employees of the department to whom the applicant submits documents for a driver’s license. This process will only take a few minutes.

Where are documents submitted?

The package of papers is transferred to the traffic police

It includes:

application drawn up in the prescribed form (2 copies);
general passport of the Russian Federation + copies of all completed pages;
national driving license;
photo;
receipt of payment of state duty - in 2021, the cost of the service is 1,600 rubles .

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If the VA is replaced after loss or expiration, the list of papers will be the same.

There is another convenient method of registration, which is to generate an electronic application on a single portal of state and municipal services. Until 2021, when choosing the remote option, 30% discount on state duty . The site’s personal account has a built-in service for tracking the status of request processing.

The finished certificate is issued at the selected traffic inspection unit.

Sample passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation

How long do they last?

An international copy of a driver's license is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

Unscheduled replacement of rights is allowed when:

loss;
damage as a result of mechanical impact;
change of personal information due to marriage.

Sample driver's license

How to obtain an IDP through State Services

To complete the application, you need to make digital copies of the main evidence:

passport;
any other identification document, including military ID;
Russian driver's license.

There is no need to prepare an extract from the examination in accredited clinics. Lawmakers repealed the rule in 2016. Instead of a medical certificate, documented information about the categories that allow you to drive specific vehicles is required.

Sample receipt for payment of the state fee for replacing a driver's license

First of all, you need to register in order to open a personal account. Personal data verification is carried out within 3 working days .

Stages of preparing an application in electronic format:

Authorization in the account.
Go to the catalog of available services and search for the section on transport and driving.
Activation of the line about the host name.
Selecting an option to obtain an international driver's license.
Familiarization with the nuances and key procedural points on the page that opens.
Selecting the version of receiving electronic src=”https://rusfinancist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-4.png” class=”aligncenter” width=”650″ height=”368″[/img] The system will prompt the user to begin filling out the form. In the fields provided you must enter:
- Full name without abbreviations;
gender – male or female;
contact information – mobile phone number and email address;
permanent registration address of the applicant;
details of a sample of national rights;
data on outdated documents.

Some positions will already be filled by the time registration begins. The system takes materials from your personal account.

Consent to the processing of personal data – a marker must be placed opposite the corresponding position.

Photo requirements for an international driver's license

After sending the form, a message confirming the completion of the operation will be sent to the specified mobile phone number.

At the appointed time, the applicant must contact the selected traffic police department and submit the originals of the requested certificates.

Where to get an IDP and how much it costs

In accordance with the norm established by Government Decree No. 1097, an international certificate can be obtained from the MREO State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (interdistrict registration and examination department) regardless of the place of registration of the citizen indicated in the passport.

At the same time, no one promises that any traffic police department will be able to provide you with such a relatively rare service. Therefore, I would like to advise you to check whether the traffic police MREO nearest to you issues international certificates. This can be done either by calling the phone number of the institution you are looking for or on the official website of the traffic police in your region.

An international certificate can also be obtained at the MFC. As is the case with traffic police departments, your registration address for the provision of this service does not matter, since you can contact any multifunctional center. At the same time, they will not take additional money from you for the provision of the service and will be limited only by the amount of the state duty, which will be discussed below.

In general, obtaining an international certificate occurs in the following order:

Personal visit to the MFC. In order to eliminate or at least reduce the time spent in line, you can make an appointment in advance by calling the branch of your choice or on the website.
Payment of state duty. This can be done in machines located inside the MFC, or in any convenient bank.
Submission of documents. Application, passport, photograph and national ID. The necessary copies of your documents will be taken on site by a center employee.
Obtaining a new IDP. The period for providing this service is up to 15 working days. The process of working on your rights can be monitored by the receipt number by phone or on the website.

The MFC, by its essence, is an intermediary between a citizen and a government body providing a public service

More modern and convenient is to submit an application for an IDP through the appropriate page of the government services portal. In addition to the fact that at the application stage you will avoid the need to appear in person at traffic police departments and stand in long queues, everyone who applies for an international license online is given a 30% discount on the state fee.

So, if the standard fee for issuing an IDP in accordance with clause 42, part 1, art. 333.33 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation is 1,600 rubles, then on the government services website the same rights will cost you only 1,120 rubles.

Thus, you have three ways to obtain an IDP: through the traffic police, the MFC and by submitting an application online through the government services website. The cost of obtaining a certificate is determined by the amount of the state duty and varies from 1,120 rubles when using the government services portal to 1,600 rubles.

Video: obtaining an IDP

FAQ

Can I provide an old photo?	The main function of the snapshot is to identify the owner of the ID. If a citizen’s appearance has not changed after many years, then the use of the old image is not prohibited. The standard requirement is that the photo must be taken no more than 6 months before submitting the application.
Is photography allowed with heavy facial hair?	This is possible if the applicant wears a beard or mustache on a daily basis. Future hair removal may adversely affect identity verification. Additionally, there are problems of comparison with the national instance.
Is it possible to wear a wig?	This is not prohibited. Citizens can change the color and shape of the hair on their heads as they please. The oval of the face and eye color should be clearly displayed.
How to take a photo if there are injuries or bandages on the face?	If they distort facial features (covering the eyes, nose and eyebrows), then the photo will not be accepted for processing. Minor damage, when there are scratches on the face or small patches on the forehead, then there should be no problems. If necessary, older photographs without physical defects may be used.
Is it possible to edit photos in graphic editors?	If representatives of the control inspection cannot notice excessive retouching, then the document will be suitable for international identification.
Where can I apply for a license if the nearest traffic police department is located far from my place of residence?	Applicants can use the services of the MFC. There are branches in most settlements of the Russian Federation. Processing times will be increased through collaboration between multiple government departments.

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