An IDP is an internationally recognised, low cost, document which, when accompanied by your own UK licence will allow you to drive a private motor vehicle in a foreign country. This site has been set up as a free information site. Our aim is to offer you some guidance concerning this document, and to point you in the right direction when applying.

An IDP is proof that you hold a valid driving licence in your own country. It is not always necessary to have one, since many countries recognise each other's licenses, but possessing an IDP has many advantages.It is intended to overcome the difficulties drivers may have while travelling in other countries that may have widely varying license requirements. It is printed in 10 languages - the five United Nations official languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese) plus German Arabic, Italian, the Scandinavian languages and Portuguese. It may also be a useful form of pictured ID in the case of a lost or stolen passport.

When applying for an IDP you need to make sure your driving licence is up to date. IDP's cannot be issued to holders of provisional licences without certificates of competence to drive.

Holders of foreign driving licences must make an application to the country which issued their national driving licence.If you are going to a country for longer than three months, to take up residence or employment, or for any reason other than tourism, you should make enquiries about that countries personal position before relying on a permit.You should always take your Australian / New Zealand driving licence with you when driving abroad, even if your a holder of an IDP. You may need to present it when hiring a car and may, if requested have to show it to the local authorities.

Australian Drivers - Organise an IDP

To obtain an International Driving Permit, please contact the relevant IDP authority in your state:

New South Wales
NRMA

Queensland
RACQ Ltd.(Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited)

Victoria
RACV(Royal Automobile Club of Victoria)

South Australia
RAA(Royal Automobile Association of South Australia, Inc)

Western Australia
RAC(Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (Incorporated)

Tasmania
RACT(Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Limited)

Northern Territory
AANT(Automobile Association of Northern Territory Inc)Â
Tel:(08) 8981 3837

New Zealand Drivers - Organise an IDP

At your local AA Centre or AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agent
By post
Online
Call toll free on 0800 500 444 with any questions.

At Your Local AA Centre or AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agent

You'll need:

Your current New Zealand Driver's Licence
A recent passport sized photograph taken with a plain background
To pay a $20 fee
By Post
You'll need:

A good quality photocopy of the front and back of your New Zealand Driver's Licence

A recent passport sized photograph taken with a plain background
To pay a $30 fee (includes postage and processing)
Please make cheque payable to NZAA Inc.
To provide your phone number or email address (just in case we need to contact you)
Click here to download an Application for International Driving Permit for New Zealand Drivers

Post Your Application To:
International Driving Permits
New Zealand Automobile Association
PO Box 5
Auckland
New Zealand