Introduction
If you hold a driver licence, and you're intending to travel overseas, it's advisable to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in case you need to drive when you're away.
Many countries require you to have the IDP in addition to your Australian state or territory issued driver licence, to legally drive a car or ride a motorbike.
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has been authorised by the Australian government to issue IDPs, and each state or territory motoring club processes the application.
You can apply online for an IDP through the AAA's NSW member, NRMA.
Note: If you're needing an IDP urgently, you can pick up and pay for one over the counter, at selected service centres.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
- be over 18 years of age
- hold a provisional or unrestricted Australian driver licence.
What you need
- your personal and contact details
- your intended travel dates
- a photocopy of both sides of your Australian driver licence
- a recent passport size photo (taken no more than 6 months ago)
- your payment.
Note: If you're intending to apply in person at one of the selected service centres, you'll need to take the following with you:
- your Australian driver licence
- a recent passport size photo (pre-cut to single photo and taken no more than 6 months ago)
- your payment.
How to apply
- Select the 'Apply online' button.
- Ensure that your state is selected.
- Select 'Start IDP online application'.
- Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documentation, and make your payment.
- Your IDP will be posted to you, and arrive within 5 to 7 working days.
If you don't wish to apply online, download and complete the Application for International Driving Permit – PDF and post your application with payment, to the details on the form.
More information
- IDPs are United Nations sanctioned documents and will always have "Convention on International Road Traffic of 19 September, 1949" on their cover. They are only available from State and Territory motoring clubs.
- An IDP is sometimes referred to as an international driving licence and is valid for 12 months.
- The IDP is not a standalone document – you need to carry your Australian driver licence with you at all times.
- Ensure your IDP allows you to drive or ride the vehicles you intend to use. Some insurance policies will not cover you if you have an accident using a vehicle you're not licensed to drive.
- If you have any queries about the IDP call the NRMA on 1300 053 052, and select option 1.
Over-the-counter IDPs are available at the following service centres:
- Bondi
- Blacktown
- Brookvale
- Burwood
- Castle Hill
- Chatswood
- Erina
- Gosford
- Haymarket
- Hornsby
- Hurstville
- Liverpool
- Macarthur
- Marrickville
- Miranda
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Wynyard.
Introduction
If you hold a driver licence, and you're intending to travel overseas, it's advisable to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in case you need to drive when you're away.
Many countries require you to have the IDP in addition to your Australian state or territory driver licence, to legally drive a car or ride a motorbike.
If you're needing an IDP urgently, you can pick up and pay for one over the counter, at selected service centres.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
- be over 18 years of age
- hold a provisional or unrestricted Australian driver licence.
What you need
- your Australian driver licence
- a recent passport size photo (pre-cut to single photo and taken no more than 6 months ago)
- your payment.
How to get your IDP
- Select the 'Start your application' button.
- Complete the form and collect your receipt.
- Present the printed receipt at a counter.
More information
- An IDP is sometimes referred to as an international driving licence and is valid for 12 months.
- The IDP is not a standalone document – you need to carry your Australian driver licence with you at all times.
- Ensure your IDP allows you to drive or ride the vehicles you intend to use. Some insurance policies will not cover you if you have an accident using a vehicle you're not licensed to drive.
Over-the-counter IDPs are available at the following service centres:
- Bondi
- Blacktown
- Brookvale
- Burwood
- Castle Hill
- Chatswood
- Erina
- Gosford
- Haymarket
- Hornsby
- Hurstville
- Liverpool
- Macarthur
- Marrickville
- Miranda
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Wynyard.