New South Wales - Obtain an International Driving Permit

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Procedure

In person

1. Visit your local NRMA office.
2. Complete a form an pay the applicable fee.
3. Your International Driving Permit can be issued to you on the same day.

International Driving Permit application form

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By post

1. Complete the International Driving Permit application form.
2. Post the completed form to NRMA, include your payment of $39.00 plus express postage costs as detailed on the application form, if you require the IDP to be sent to you.
3. Send your application to:

NRMA - IDP

9a York Street

SYDNEY NSW 2000

If you need to enquire about the progress of your IDP application form or have and questions, you may call 1300 053 052 or send an email to [email protected]

Please note: While the NRMA takes all steps to ensure accuracy of the information provided, it must be noted that requirements may change in individual countries and motorists are encouraged to check with the club or local authority in the country they plan to visit either prior to or on arrival in that country to ensure all IDP requirements are complied with.

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Required Documents

• A copy of your valid Australian Drivers Licence (front and back)
• Recent (no more than two years old) passport sized photograph, similar size to your passport, no larger than 3.5cm x 4.5cm. (Please note for the photo to be valid it needs to be on photographic paper)
• Completed International Driving Permit application form
• Your payment for the IDP

Office Locations & Contacts

The National Roads & Motorists' Association

Deaf or hearing impaired enquiries: 0437 13 11 11 (SMS Only)
Contact Numbers

Search for a metro NSW or Country NSW/ACT NRMA Office

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Eligibility

To apply you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Hold a valid Australian Drivers Licence (either provisional or full licence)

Fees

International Driving Permit: $39.00

Additional express postage costs as detailed on the application form, if you require the IDP to be sent to you.

Validity

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is valid for twelve months or expires at the same time as your Australian driving licence, which ever comes first.

You may renew your IDP.

Documents to Use

International Driving Permit application form

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Instructions

Only NRMA and associated Members of the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) are authorised to issue international drivers licences.

You may apply for an IDP in person or by post.

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Need for the Document

An International Driving Permit (IDP) or International Drivers Licence is a United Nations sanctioned document that translates your driving classification into nine different languages and is recognised in over 150 countries.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain an International Driving Permit in New South Wales.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Even if you are not planning to drive while overseas, an IDP is useful to carry in case of an emergency and you require an additional form of identification.

International Driving Permit

• An international driving permit allows its holder to drive overseas without further tests or applications, provided their Australian driver's licence is still valid
• You must carry your Australian Drivers' Licence with your IDP whilst overseas
• You may need to present your IDP when you rent a car overseas.
• It can trigger an exclusion under your travel insurance policy if claiming for loss caused while driving a motor vehicle overseas
• It can be used as an additional form of identification if your passport is locked away in a safe place

External Links

• The National Roads & Motorists' Association:

http://www.mynrma.com.au/travel/international-driving-permit.htm

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