British Columbia - Apply for International Driver Permit

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Procedure

• First, visit the BCAA web site and print your International Driving Permit application.

BCAA Website: http://www.bcaa.com/trip-planning/international-driving-permit/
International Driving Permit Application:http://www.caa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IDP-en.pdf

• Next, visit your nearest BCAA office and bring the required documents.

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Required Documents

• Your completed application form
• A photocopy of both sides of your Canadian drivers license
• Two passport photos (you can get these taken at any BCAA office)
• The required fee to pay for your International Drivers License

Office Locations & Contacts

• BCAA Service Locations: http://www.bcaa.com/support/contact-us/office-listing
• BCAA Directory:

http://www.bcaa.com/support/contact-us/phone-list

• Mailing Address:

BCAA Head Office

4567 Canada Way

Burnaby, BC V5G 4T1

Canada

Eligibility

To get your permit you must:

• Be over 18 years old
• Have a Canadian home address
• Have a valid drivers license

Fees

• International Driving Permit Fee: $25.00
• For a list of Fees:http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/fees

Validity

An IDP is only valid for one year from the date of issue.

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Apply directly to BCAA (British Columbia Automobile Association) to get your permit.
• IDPs issued by BCAA are only valid outside Canada.
• The Canadian IDP is translated into ten languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, German, Arabic, Italian, Scandinavian and Portuguese.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A Canadian International Driving Permit is a translation of your current valid license and when accompanied by that license legally allows you to drive for up to one year in other countries. These permits are not valid in all countries, so check with BCAA before you travel.

Information which might help

For other information, please click this link: http://www.bcaa.com/learning-centre/bcaa-newsroom/news-releases/04-03-2013-idp-law-repeal

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• BCAA IDP: http://www.bcaa.com/trip-planning/international-driving-permit/
• ICBC IDP application: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/renew-replace/international
• BCAA website: http://www.bcaa.com/

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