Get a driving permit for overseas travel

If you hold an Australian driver licence and want to drive overseas, apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) through NRMA.

Apply for an IDP through NRMA

To be eligible you must:

• be over 18 years of age
• hold a provisional (P1 or P2) or full (unrestricted) Australian driver licence. Interim licences are not acceptable.

Note: Learner drivers are not eligible.

What you need

To apply online you'll need:

• your intended travel dates
• a clear and readable scan of the front and back of your photo licence card
• a passport size photo that must meet photo requirements (maximum size 5MB, JPEG, JPG or PNG).
• your credit card for the IDP fee (price is subject to change).

If you need a permit urgently

NRMA offers same-day permits at its Sydney Olympic Park head office.

Good to know

• The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is the only authorised distributor for IDPs in Australia. State and territory motoring clubs process them on behalf of the AAA. In NSW the motoring club is the NRMA.
• IDPs are United Nations sanctioned documents. They will always have "Convention on International Road Traffic of 19 September, 1949" on their cover.
• Note: Many countries require you to have an IDP in addition to your Australian-issued driver licence photocard. Always carry both with you when driving or riding overseas (as per the conditions of the IDP).