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International Driving Permit

If you’re planning to drive on your overseas holiday, you may need an International Driving Permit

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International Driving Permits

Your licence, translated

Get your Australian driver’s licence translated into 9 different languages.

Rent and drive overseas

Many countries require you to have an IDP if you want to rent or drive there.

Valid in 150+ countries#

You won’t need to apply for a licence in multiple countries.

Valid for 12 months

You’ll be able to use your IDP for 12 months from the date of issue (as long as your Australian driver’s licence is also valid).

Affordable photo ID

For $51, you’ll have a valid form of ID when you carry your Australian driver’s licence and IDP together.

Available online

It’s quick and easy to order online and once your application is approved, your IDP will be sent within 3 business days.

How to apply

You can either apply online or in person. However, you can’t apply for an IDP on behalf of anyone else.

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Apply online

Applying online is quick and easy. Once complete, your IDP will be posted to you.

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Apply in person

If you’re travelling within 5 business days, visit a retail store and get your permit instantly.

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Things to remember

Licence requirements

You’ll need a current, physical Australian driver’s licence. Digital, temporary and some other licence types aren’t accepted*.

Photo requirements

You can take the photo yourself. However, there will be delays if it doesn’t meet the Australian Passport Office requirements.

Avoid fake IDPs

We’re Victoria’s authorised seller of IDPs. We sell them on behalf of the Australian Automobile Association.

Get your IDP overseas

You can apply online and use international express post or direct courier to deliver your IDP to an overseas address.

Plan ahead, order online

While you can order your IDP in-store, it’s quick and easy to order online. If you apply online, once your application is approved, your IDP will be sent within 3 business days. For delivery time frames, see Australia Post’s delivery speed and coverage.

No one else can apply for your IDP

You have to apply for your own IDP, and an application can’t be approved if someone else has applied for you.

Frequently asked questions

We’re authorised by the Australian Automobile Association (the only official distributor of IDPs in Australia) to sell IDPs on their behalf.

You can avoid buying fraudulent permits or licences by only applying with AAA or the motoring club in your state or territory.

Local authorities and car companies in other countries may require you to hold an IDP to drive or rent a vehicle.

Valid IDPs are official United Nations documents and show the local authorities that you’re licenced to drive in Australia.

Yes, you’ll need to follow the steps on this page and either pay for international express post or a direct courier to deliver your IDP to an overseas address.

If your licence isn’t an Australian driver's licence, you’ll need to contact your issuing country’s IDP provider.

Things to consider before you go

The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is the only authorised body to sell International Driving Permits in Australia. RACV is an authorised sales agent of the AAA. Terms and Conditions apply.

# Countries are subject to change. Make sure you check your destination’s licence requirements before you travel.

* To see the full restriction list, go to the Australian Automobile Association website.

The information provided is general advice only. Before making any decisions please consider your own circumstances and the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determinations. For copies, visit racv.com.au. RACV Travel Insurance issued by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd ABN 80 000 438 291 AFSL 246 548. Terms & conditions apply, refer to the PDS. Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) Ltd AR 001243563 is an authorised representative of the issuer and receives commission for each policy sold or renewed.