Every country has it’s own rules about whether a Permit is legally required. Applicants should contact the embassy or consulate of the intended country to visit to confirm the status of the permit. An IDP may be a cost effective way to reduce any doubt.
Permits are recognised in 98% of countries around the world and driving abroad without a permit could be illegal.
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a translation of your domestic Australian drivers licence.
Permits are recognised in 98% of countries around the world and driving abroad without a permit could be illegal.
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a translation of your current Australian Drivers licence in nine languages. Its proof that you hold a current domestic driver’s licence and it is only valid if you carry your domestic drivers licence photo card (note: digital drivers licences are not valid overseas) with your permit.
The permit format is stipulated by the United Nations 1949 Convention on International Road Traffic. The permit is a grey booklet that comprises of nine (9) different languages – English, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Greek, German & Japanese. These languages were selected by the Australian Government when they signed the convention. You must abide by any local laws when driving in another country.
A Permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue or the expiry date of your Australian driver’s licence photo card. If your licence expires during the Permit period simply renew your licence and the Permit remains valid.
If you’re travelling within the next 3 business days, we won’t have time to post your permit to you. It’s best that you elect to post it to a your destination.
Yes. Your Permit will be issued from the AAA will have the AAA logo and official stamp. Any other permit is not an authorised permit and is fraudulent.
No, you must carry your current Australian drivers licence photo card with the permit at all times. The digital Australian drivers licences are only valid in the Australian state of issue and are not recognized overseas with any law enforcement.
No. The permit must be issued in accordance with the 1949 United Nations Convention on International Road Traffic requirements. The permit is a grey booklet that comprises of nine (9) different languages – English, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Greek, German & Japanese. These languages were selected by the Australian Government when they signed the convention.
⚠️WARNING websites offering a digital permit are not a valid driving permit. They are offering a fraudulent document.
No. The permit is a physical grey booklet and will be mailed to you.
Counterfeit permits refer to being an International Driving Licence. An International Driving Licence does not exist. The correct document is an International Driving Permit. An International Licence is a fraudulent document. These documents are illegal and can get the holder into a great deal of trouble with the traffic authorities in overseas countries.
These fraudulent permits will offer you a digital permit (licence) and the validity of 3 years. Under the 1949 United Nations Convention on International Road Traffic the permit is not a digitalised document and cannot be issued for more than 12 months. You will receive an AAA duly authorised permit.
The permit will be delivered via Express Post within 3-5 business days. If you are travelling overseas within this period you can have it mailed to an address at your destination.
No. Only Australian driver’s licence holders can apply for a permit in Australia. If you hold an overseas drivers licence you’ll need to apply for a permit in the country your licence is held.
