Use our IDP Checker tool below to check the requirements of the country you are planning on driving in. If you're travelling through more than one country, you might need more than one type of IDP.
Bring along your full valid photo-card licence, a passport standard photograph see FAQs and your valid passport as proof of identification if presenting an older paper version licence. For travel in the EU from 1st January , please check the Gov. When hiring a car abroad, remember that licence requirements worldwide do vary.
Without this info, consider an IDP as a precautionary measure. Cannot find country name. To drive in you will need an. International Driving Permit. Permit valid for 1 Year. The rules for driving in Europe have changed. Please visit the Gov.
Use our branch finder to find your nearest branch that allows you to apply for an IDP. No fuss, no mistakes. From preparing to visit somewhere new to getting your passport application through first time, the Post Office is here to help.
Not every country requires an IDP. Use our country checker tool to search for your destination country. You need to carry your supporting valid GB or Northern Ireland driving licence wherever you drive.
A IDP is valid for 3 years or until the expiry of your driving licence, whichever is sooner. Whilst your IDP is valid it can be used in as many countries as you wish providing you have the correct version. Check what you need to do. To help us improve GOV. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in.
Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Part of Drive abroad: step by step. Driving abroad. Print entire guide. Step 1 : Check where you can use your licence. Check the rules for using your driving licence abroad You may need an international driving permit IDP to drive outside the UK.
To drive in Spain, Malta or Cyprus, all UK-registered cars will need to display a UK sticker, regardless of what is on your number plate. The white oval sticker shows the letters UK in black, standing for United Kingdom. It will need to be displayed at the back of vehicles registered in all parts of the UK, including Northern Ireland. In the market for a new car? See all our new and used car reviews. Yes, if you have a UK car insurance policy it will cover you in EU countries, but this may only be on a third-party basis, even if you have comprehensive cover to drive in the UK.
Ask your insurer if you want to boost your cover to drive in Europe. And, importantly, you will need to carry a green card as proof you have valid insurance. A green card is effectively a translation in several languages of your car insurance certificate. Ask your insurance company to provide it. If you're towing another vehicle such as a caravan , you'll need an additional green card for this. A green card is valid for 90 days. You must carry a physical copy — so print it out if your insurer emails it to you.
Car insurance: add-ons, fees and charges — we explain the extra cover offered by insurers. A compulsory IDP will depend on where you are planning to drive. Our map below shows which countries always require you to carry an IDP. Hover over the countries to find out more. For example, in Brazil a certified translation is required from the Consulate for you to legally drive.
And there may be occasions when you need an IDP to drive in some European countries that don't usually require one. The gov. If in doubt, check before you leave. There are three types of international driving permit. The one you need to apply for will depend on what countries you're visiting, so check carefully to avoid getting the wrong one. Since 1 February , motorists can only get a permit by personally visiting one of the 2, post offices that will offer the service. The Department of Transport will then issue the permit via the post office.
To complete the order you have to be over 18 years old and have the following with you:. Drivers are able to get their IDP over the counter on the same day, provided they have the supporting documents. You can also order one as early as three months prior and delay the start date of your permit, however a permit cannot be backdated.
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