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Friday, September 10, 2010

International Driving Permit (IDP) for driving overseas


Before you travel overseas:
* visit your nearest AA Centre or AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agent
* send an IDP application by post
* send an IDP application online

An International Driving Permit is an internationally recognised permit that lets you drive overseas and the AA is the only place in New Zealand where you can apply for one.

However, it's not a driving licence in its own right. You must also carry your current New Zealand's driver's licence with you when you travel.

Together, both documents allow you to drive legally in most other countries. For security reasons we recommend your IDP and NZ Drivers licence are kept separately when travelling.

Can I use an IDP permanently in another country?

No. The IDP is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. If you become a permanent resident in another country, contact the local authority about a Driver's Licence.

Can I use an IDP on a working holiday?

No. It is for touring or holiday purposes only. If you start work or in another country contact the local licensing authority about a Driver's licence.

Are there any limitations to IDP use?

Yes. It can only be issued to a full licence holder who is over 18 years of age. It is not available for commercial use. Most countries allow use of an IDP for a maximum of 12 months.

How do I get an IDP?

You'll need to organise this before you travel overseas. Do this either:

At your nearest 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

*You can have a passport photo taken at an AA Centre. AA Members will receive a discount

By post*

You'll require:

  • 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)
  • To provide your phone number or email address (just in case we need to contact you)

Download and print a postal application form now (19 Kb PDF)

*Please make cheque payable to NZAA Inc. or please provide your credit card details. Note: For overseas applications a bank draft or credit card is required
**You can have a passport photo taken at an AA Centre. AA Members will receive a discount

Online

You'll need to attach the following to your online application:

  • Scans of both sides of your current New Zealand Driving Licence. This should be in .jpg format and approximately 85mm wide by 55mm high at a resolution of 300dpi
  • A scan of a recent passport sized photograph taken with a plain background. This should be in .jpg format between 35-45mm wide and 45-55mm high at a resolution of 300dpi. This size ensures an acceptable quality photo can be reproduced
  • A credit card payment of NZ $30 plus delivery (you choose delivery method)

Receiving your IDP

When your application has been received and processed we will send your IDP via the post option you selected.

For New Zealand postal addresses, you'll receive your IDP within in 1 to 2 working days. For all other addresses, you'll receive your IDP within 7 to 21 working days, depending on the delivery method you choose.

The New Zealand Automobile Association Inc accepts no liability for the free replacement of any correctly addressed document once it has been delivered to a postal or courier service for onward delivery.

Should the document be lost in the post and not received, completion of a new application form and payment of another processing fee will be applicable.

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