International Driving Permit (IDP)

In Italy, once you have asked for residence ( in italian "residenza" ) from local authorities, you are considered as a resident of that city. As per the italian rule (citation: http://wiki.sissa.it/students/index.php/Driver%27s_license ) you can use the IDP obtained from your respective countries for 1 year (from the date of your application for residenza), within this one year  you should obtain Italian Driving License to drive legally.

It's very hard to obtain Italian driving license, as far as now the written exams are in italian and the approximate cost through a driving school cost 500-650 euros.

Following documents are to be produced at the time of applying for an International Driving Permit: 

1. Completed application forms FORM - 4A and Form 1-A. 

2. 3 recent passport sized photos. 

3. A valid permanent driver's license. 

4. A valid passport which expires only a year later. 

5. A valid visa to the country you are going to visit. 

6. Air Ticket. 

7. IDP Fee of ₹1000/- (to be payable at Cash Counter). 

8. Form IDP(International Driving Permit). 

9. Health certificate by a medical practitioner. 

10. Offer letter of the University. (Supporting Document) 

Note: Address in passport and License should be same. Only then your application is accepted.

Where to apply for International Driving Permit in India.

Applications can be made to the authorized licensing authority in the area where the applicant resides. Relevant documents such as proof of residence are required, so its important to apply accordingly to the office that has jurisdiction over the area of your residence. Regional Transport Offices (RTO) or some authorized Automobile Associations in India issue International Driving Permit's in India.

Courtesy: Special Thanks - Mr. Vignesh Tamilarasu [ M.Sc. Automotive Engg, Politecnico di Torino - 2014 ]