Victoria - Apply for International Driving Permit

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Procedure

To obtain an IDP you can apply by post or in person at your nearest RACV Shop.
To apply by post:

• Print and fill out the IDP application form.
• Send your completed form and a clear copy of your current Australian Driver's License (both front and back), a recent passport size photo and payment including postage fees to -
  RACV Shop
  550 Princes Highway
  Noble Park North, VIC, 3174
  AUSTRALIA

Another option is to send your application to a family member or friend who can arrange the IDP on your behalf and send it back to you.
IDP Application Form: http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/1017cd004da9a9b09f47df54a1b45993/IDP_Application_Form_Jun_13.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=1017cd004da9a9b09f47df54a1b45993

Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer

1. Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
2. You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
3. Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.

To apply in person:

• Visit your nearest RACV Shop with your current Australian Driver's License and a recent passport size and style photo.
• Passport photos must be on photographic quality paper. Standard copy paper will not be accepted. Head shot cut outs from 'other' photos will not be accepted. IDP photos are available for purchase at selected RACV Shops.
• Note: When applying for an IDP in person at an RACV shop, an application form is not required.

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Required Documents

• Australian Driver's License
• passport

If you are applying for or requesting the reissue of an International Driving Permit (IDP) from overseas, you are also required to provide:

• proof that you are not resident in the country from which you are making the application (e.g. Copy of Australian passport)
• proof of travel plans to other countries (e.g. Travel agent itinerary), and
• the date of your return to Australia (e.g. Visa)

Office Locations & Contacts

RACV:

• Call RACV on 13 13 29 or from overseas +61 3 8792 4052.

Customer Service Centres:

• VicRoads Customer Service Centre opening hours are: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
• Telephone number for all customer service centres: 13 11 71
• Telephone Centre Operating Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 8:30am - 2pm on Saturday

Administrative Offices

• Telephone number for all administration offices : 13 11 71 (operating hours: 8:30am to 5pm Monday -Friday)

Other Location and Contact Information:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/HaveYourSay/ContactUs/OfficeLocationsAndHours.htm

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Fees

An IDP costs $34.50 each. This does not include the added cost of postage if applying by mail.

Validity

An IDP is valid for 12 months from the date of issue unless the holder's domestic driving license expires or is revoked in the meantime. IDP's cannot be post dated under any circumstances.

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Instructions

• An international driving permit represents a translation of an overseas driver license. It has no validity on its own and must accompany a current overseas driver license issued from your home licensing authority overseas.
• An international driving permit is only valid if it:
  • complies with the UN convention for International Driving Permits, and
  • is issued by the country the overseas driver license is issued in; and
  • is accompanied by a current overseas driver license from the same country the permit was issued in.

Required Information

• Full name of applicant
• Country of Birth
• Date of Birth
• Residential (Aust) Address
• Phone
• Email Address
• Australian License Number
• License Class
• Issuing Territory/State
• Driver's License Expiry

Need for the Document

International Driving Permits (IDP's) are recommended when you intend driving overseas.

In Australia, the Government appointed the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) as the only authority to issue permits. In Victoria, the RACV, as a constituent member of the AAA, is authorized to issue IDP's through its RACV shops.

An IDP is a widely recognized document and is useful for photo identification purposes. You may also need one to rent a car overseas.

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External Links

International Driving Permit: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licences/NewToVictoria/InternationalDrivingPermits.htm
RACV - IDP: http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/racv/Internet/Primary/travel/driving+overseas/international+driving+permits

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