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Are you planning to drive on your next overseas holiday or work trip? Whether you are hiring a car, motorbike, mini bus or go-kart, chances are you will need an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Things you need

Recent photo of yourself
  • A passport style photo with a plain white background and NO GLASSES is required
  • It should show your head and top of your shoulders close up, similar to your driver's licence
  • The image you upload must be high quality and at least 477px wide and 636px high and less then 5MB in file size
  • Tip: Use a free passport photo app if taking a photo using your smart phone
Driver's licence
  • Must be a clear and readable scan of the front and back of the plastic photo card licence
  • Digital licences cannot be used to apply for an IDP
  • Digital licences are not valid outside the state of issue and you must have a valid plastic photo card licence
  • L PLATERS cannot be issued an IDP
Visa or Mastercard
International Driving Permits are AU $42 (plus postage via Australia Post). You can pay by Visa or Mastercard

How it works

1
Applying

Complete the online application form by entering your details exactly as they appear on your driver's licence.

If you require an IDP within the next 5 business days please visit a retail outlet where your IDP can be issued immediately.

2
Processing
Your application will be approved and your IDP printed once your details have been validated.
3
Posting
Your IDP will be dispatched within 3 business days in metropolitan areas. Please allow longer for public holidays and regional delivery subject to Australia Post delivery times.
More about the IDP application process

The motoring club in your state/territory will process your IDP on behalf of the AAA as their sales agent.

An IDP carries your identification details in nine languages (English, Spanish, Japanese, Greek, German, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and French).

Your IDP is proof that you hold a current domestic drivers licence and it is only valid if you carry your domestic driver's licence with your IDP.

Before purchasing an IDP it is highly recommended that you visit the AAA International Driving Permit Directory on the following link and check your destinations for IDP requirements. This information is only a guide and seeking contact with local authorities is always encouraged as it will provide you with the latest requirements for that country.

Protecting your personal information is important to the AAA and their sales agents. Please refer to the below link to our Privacy Policy. Should you not wish to provide your details online you can submit a postal application via the following link.

Let's get started!