Driving abroad

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Get an international driving permit (IDP)

You can get an IDP in person from certain shops that have PayPoint.

An IDP costs £5.50.

You must:

  • live in Great Britain or Northern Ireland
  • have a full UK driving licence
  • be 18 or over

Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) first.

A 1926 or 1949 permit lasts for 12 months. A 1968 permit lasts for 3 years or until your UK driving licence expires, whichever comes first.