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New Zealand - Obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP)

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ProcedureEdit

Apply in Person

  1. Apply in person at your nearest AA Centre or AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agent
  2. Present your current New Zealand driver's licence (please note: old New Zealand paper licences are not accepted) a recent passport-sized photograph taken with a plain background. You can have a passport photo taken at an AA Centre (AA members gets a discount)
  3. Pay the $20 application fee.



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.


Apply by Post

  1. Complete the application form (see 'Documents to Use' section). You may need to provide your phone number or email address in case AA needs to contact you.
  2. Send the completed form along with these documents:
    1. A good quality photocopy of the front and back of your New Zealand driver's licence (please note: old New Zealand paper licences are not accepted)
    2. A recent passport-sized photograph taken with a plain background. The photograph must be taken with a plain background 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.
    3. Payment for the $30 application fee (includes postage and processing) . Note: If you are paying by cheque, please make payable to NZAA Inc. or provide your credit card details. For overseas applications a bank draft or credit card is required.


Apply Online

  1. Prepare the following:
    1. Scans of both sides of your current New Zealand drivers licence in JPG format, approximately 85mm wide by 55mm high at a resolution of 300dpi (please note: old New Zealand paper licences are not accepted)
    2. A scan of a recent passport-sized photograph taken with a plain background. The photoraph must be taken with a plain background 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.
  2. Apply using the online application form - Link
  3. Pay the application fee. A credit card payment of NZ $30 plus delivery - make sure you select the delivery method you prefer on the form


Receiving your IDP: Once your application has been received and processed, AA will send your IDP via the post option you selected.

Should the document be lost in the post and not received, you will need to complete a new application and pay for the permit again.

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Required DocumentsEdit

In Person:

  • Your current New Zealand driver's licence (please note: old New Zealand paper licences are not accepted)
  • A recent passport-sized photograph taken with a plain background. You can have a passport photo taken at an AA Centre (AA members gets a discount)


By Post:

  • Completed application form.
  • A good quality photocopy of the front and back of your New Zealand driver's licence (please note: old New Zealand paper licences are not accepted)
  • A recent passport-sized photograph taken with a plain background. The photoraph must be taken with a plain background 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.
  • Payment for the application fee


Online:

  • Scans of both sides of your current New Zealand drivers licence in JPG format, approximately 85mm wide by 55mm high at a resolution of 300dpi (please note: old New Zealand paper licences are not accepted)
  • A scan of a recent passport-sized photograph taken with a plain background. The photoraph must be taken with a plain background 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 - make sure you select the delivery method you prefer on the form



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

AA

Customer Contact Centre: 0800 500 444

Head office:
T: 09 966 8800
F: 09 966 8896

Level 16, 99 Albert Street, Auckland 1010
PO Box 5, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140

Location Finder

Website



EligibilityEdit

An IDP can only be issued to a full licence holder who is over 18 years of age. It is not available for commercial use.



FeesEdit

  • Application submitted in person: $20 fee
  • Application submitted by post: $30 application fee (includes postage and processing)
If you are paying by cheque, please make payable to NZAA Inc. or provide your credit card details. For overseas applications a bank draft or credit card is required.
  • Online applications: A credit card payment of NZ $30 plus delivery



ValidityEdit

The permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. If you become a permanent resident in another country, you will need to apply for a local driver's licence.

An IDP is not a driving licence in its own right. You must be able to present both your IDP and New Zealand's driver's licence when you travel.



Documents to UseEdit

Application for International Driving Permit (IDP)



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

For New Zealand postal addresses, you'll receive your IDP within one to two working days. For all other addresses, you'll receive your IDP within seven to 21 working days, depending on the delivery method you choose.



Related VideosEdit

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InstructionsEdit

Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.



Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.



Need for the DocumentEdit

International Driving Permits (IDP) are an internationally recognised documents that allows an individual to drive overseas. Requirement for an IDP varies from country to country but it's recognised in most countries. It will be good to hold an IDP especially if you are planning to drive in a country where English is not a native language since an IDP is a translation of your local licence into many languages.

IDPs can only be obtained from the AA. Following are procedures on how you can apply for one.



Information which might helpEdit

You must also carry your current New Zealand's driver's licence with you when you travel. For security reasons it will be better if you keep your IDP and New Zealand driver licence separately when travelling.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • The AA:
http://www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/international-driving-permit/



OthersEdit

More information which might help people.


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