外国公民在 Sri Lanka 道路上驾车，仅凭本国驾照远远不够。根据 Sri Lanka 法律，外国驾驶人须在上路前持有当地认可的驾驶授权文件，未持有此类文件驾车属违法行为，可被追究法律责任。目前有两条官方途径可获得该授权：一是由机动车辆管理局签发的临时驾驶执照，二是由锡兰汽车协会（AAC）在申请人的国际驾驶许可证上加注背书后签发的认可及覆盖许可证。Lakpura 所提供的服务涵盖第二条途径——即 AAC 背书方式——且整个申请流程可在您抵达 Sri Lanka 之前、在海外全程完成。
AAC 是 Sri Lanka 官方授权的国家机构，负责为外国国际驾驶许可证在 Sri Lanka 道路上的使用提供背书。Sri Lanka 是1949年《日内瓦道路交通公约》的签署国，AAC 签发的认可许可证是警察及租车运营商通常要求查验的文件，须与您的本国驾照及国际驾驶许可证一同出示。这三份文件——本国驾照、国际驾驶许可证及 AAC 背书——应随时携带齐全；其中任何单一文件均不能单独作为驾驶授权使用。建议申请人在出行前核实当时所需的确切文件组合，因相关行政要求可能有所变动。
此服务的一大实际优势在于，所有文件手续可在您出发前在家中完成。背书许可证准备就绪后，您可选择以下任一方式接收：抵达时由 Lakpura 代表在机场交付、送至您在 Sri Lanka 的酒店，或在出发前通过快递或航空邮寄至您的现居住地址。请注意，快递及航空邮寄方式须另行收费。此服务涵盖所有文件处理手续，但不含车辆安排，车辆须另行预订。
Sri Lanka 实行左侧行驶制，且全国各地道路状况差异显著，城市干道与乡村路线之间尤为明显。如果您不希望自行应对这些挑战，Lakpura 亦提供专属司机随行服务。对于有意自驾出行的旅客，在抵达前提前完成 AAC 背书手续，可省去落地后的一项繁琐事宜——让您一拿到车钥匙，便可合法上路出发。
Frequently asked questions
Which type of driving authorisation does this service arrange?
This service facilitates the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) Recognition and Covering Permit, which is an endorsement on your International Driving Permit. This is a separate route from the Temporary Driving Licence issued by the Department of Motor Traffic, which requires the applicant to attend in person at a government office.
What documents do I need to provide?
You will need to supply a clear passport-size photograph (digital copy), your full name, postal address and contact details, a scanned copy of your home-country driving licence in English or with a certified translation, a scanned copy of your International Driving Licence if your country requires one, and a scanned copy of your passport.
Do I need to be in Sri Lanka to start the process?
No. One of the main advantages of this service is that the entire process can be initiated from overseas. Once Lakpura's representatives receive your documents, they issue the necessary letter to the AAC and handle the submission on your behalf before you travel.
How and where will I receive the endorsed permit?
You can choose to collect it from Lakpura's representatives at the airport on arrival, have it delivered to your hotel in Sri Lanka, or have it sent to your home address by courier or airmail before you depart. An additional charge applies for courier and airmail delivery.
Is the AAC endorsement alone sufficient to drive legally in Sri Lanka?
No single document is sufficient on its own. You are expected to carry your home-country driving licence, your International Driving Permit, and the AAC endorsement together when driving in Sri Lanka. Requirements can also evolve, so it is worth verifying the current rules with the relevant Sri Lankan authorities before you travel.
