Application for an
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Issued on behalf of Australian Automobile Association (AAA) ABN No. 25 008 526 369
by The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited (RACQ) ABN No. 72 009 660 575
An International Driving Permit is valid for one year from the date of issue, unless your domestic Drivers Licence
expires, is suspended or revoked in the meantime. Applicants must be 18 years of age or more, and hold a current
Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence. Permits cannot have the validity extended.
Checklist
Valid Australian Drivers Licence
One (1) Photograph attached
What is an International Driving Permit?
IDPs are a special driving permit for tourists, authorised by a United Nations
Treaty as:
Application Form completed
a means of allowing you to drive internationally without further tests or
applications, provided your domestic Drivers Licence is valid
Payment Are you an RACQ
Member?
When travelling overseas, RACQ
members are entitled to reciprocal
rights with overseas automobile
associations on presentation of their
current RACQ membership card.
Reciprocity usually covers the free
basic services of the home club plus
more detailed touring and travel
services including maps.
p roof that you hold a valid Drivers Licence in your home country at the
date of issue of the IDP
An International Driving Permit:
is not a stand alone document or a substitute for a valid driving licence - you must carry your
Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence with your IDP at all times
in no way diminishes your obligations to conform strictly to the laws and regulations of the
countries you visit
is valid for 12 months from the date of issue or the expiry of your Australian licence
(whichever is the lesser period)
Protect your identity
Lost or stolen International Driving
Permits cause inconvenience and
may be used by others to assume
your identity for illegal activities.
Keep your International Driving
Permit safe at all times.
c annot be post-dated
m
ay be reissued on the expiry of the old IDP (with a new photograph), but if you’re resident
overseas for more than 12 months you should apply for a local licence
Even if you don’t intend driving when you travel overseas, carrying an International Driving Permit can be
helpful as an extra form of identification.
Besides allowing you to drive in foreign countries, IDP’s:
a re officially sanctioned by the United Nations and accepted worldwide (in over 150
countries) as a recognisable form of identification
International Driving
Permit Information
Service
c arry your identification details in nine languages (English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese,
Italian, German, Arabic, Swedish and French), in case you need to communicate with foreign
authorities
13 1905
If you have any questions
about this form or about how
to get an International Driving
Permit, you may telephone
us on 13 1905 or visit our
website at
www.racq.com/idp
p rovide an extra photo ID along with your personal details (this can be useful if you are ever
asked to surrender your passport, which can happen under certain circumstances in some
countries)
p rovides extra protection for IDP holders:
(However ensure the IDP allows you to drive or ride the vehicles you intend to use. Some
Travel Insurance policies will not cover you if you have an accident using a vehicle you are
not licenced to drive).
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IDP Application
Who is eligible to apply?
IDPs:
c an only be issued to holders of a current Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence
(not an overseas drivers licence)
can only be issued to people over 18 years of age (including provisional licence or P plate)
c annot be issued to people who hold a learner driver permit
Check before travelling
Visit
www.smartraveller.gov.au
to view the latest travel
advice
Important
This International Driving Permit is a translation of your Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence and is valid for one year
unless your domestic driving licence expires, is suspended or revoked in the meantime.
It in no way diminishes the obligation of the holder to conform strictly to the laws and regulations relating to residence or the
exercise of a profession which are in force in each country visited.
You are required to carry your Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence with your International Driving Permit while overseas.
While the RACQ takes all steps to ensure accuracy of the information provided in this document it must be noted that some
requirements may have changed since printing 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 renew your International Driving Permit while overseas simply complete an application form and send a copy of your
Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence, one (1) passport size photo and proof of travel to RACQ.
Your checklist
The following things will help you complete the form correctly, speed up your application and minimise our requests for further
information:
Completing your form
USE BLACK INK and print within the boxes in
B L O C K
L E T T E R S
If you are not required to give information in some parts of the form, leave the boxes blank—do not mark or cross them out
One
(1) passport size coloured photograph, printed on photographic paper, showing your full face without any headwear
or dark glasses obscuring your features and be taken with a plain light coloured background (photocopies or fax copies
are not acceptable)
A current Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence
Application
fee of $39
Postal applications
For postal applications all accompanying documents must be certified by a Justice of the Peace.
From within Australia:
To apply for your IDP by post, complete the application form. Send your completed form along with a clear copy of your current
Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence (both front and back), one (1) recent passport photo and the correct amount of
money. Make out cheques (bank cheques only) or money orders to The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited. (RACQ)
or provide credit card details.
From overseas:
If applying for or requesting the reissue of an International Driving Permit
(IDP) whilst overseas, in addition to all of the above RACQ requires:
Proof
that you are not resident in the country from which you are
making the application
Proof
of travel plans to other countries (e.g. travel agent itinerary),
and the date of your return to Australia
Protect your identity
Lost or stolen International Driving Permits cause
inconvenience and may be used by others to
assume your identity for illegal activities. Keep your
International Driving Permit safe at all times.
Submit your application to:
IDP Applications
RACQ
PO Box 4
Springwood
Qld 4127
Check before travelling
Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au
to view the latest travel advice
Warning on fraudulent IDPs
Please note that the only authorised IDP issuing body in Australia is the Australian Automobile Association (AAA).
IDP’s issued by AAA are distributed through the state and territory motoring organisations.
Counterfeit IDPs are being offered for sale on the internet, usually at inflated prices. These forged IDPs are illegal. If you hold
one, you may get into a great deal of difficulty with the traffic authorities in foreign countries.
Additionally in some cases your Travel Insurance may be voided.
Application for an
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Issued on behalf of Australian Automobile Association (AAA) ABN No. 25 008 526 369
by The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited (RACQ) ABN No. 72 009 660 575
An International Driving Permit is valid for one year from the date of issue, unless your domestic Drivers Licence
expires, is suspended or revoked in the meantime. Applicants must be 18 years of age or more, and hold a current
Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence. Permits cannot have the validity extended.
1. Date of Travel
Do you intend to travel in the next
4 weeks?
Yes
Date of travel dd/mm/year
No
/
To what country are you travelling?
/
Primary
Secondary
2. Applicant Details
Full name of Applicant (as on Drivers Licence)
Title Mr
Family name
Mrs
Miss
Ms
Dr
Given name(s)
Country of birth
Date of birth (as on Licence) dd/mm/year
/
/
Phone number (during business hours)
Email
Residential Australian address
Postcode
Address to which Permit should be posted (if applying by mail)
Postcode
3. Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence Details
Licence number
Licence class(es)
Issuing State or Territory
Are spectacles/contacts worn
whilst driving?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Expiry date dd/mm/year
/
/
4. Member Details
Are you a current member of
RACQ?
Membership name (if different from above)
Membership number
5. Permit Costs
Cost of Permit: $39.00 AUD
International Postage: $14.00 AUD
Expiry date dd/mm/year
/
/
6. Your Declaration and Photograph—the applicant must read and sign the declaration and affix photograph
PHOTO
I declare that:
SIZE
35mm
One (1) passport size photograph (with full name of applicant
printed on the reverse side) should be attached to the back page of this
form. The photograph should show your full face without any headwear
or dark glasses obscuring your features and be taken with a plain light
coloured background. Use a paper clip. Do not staple or pin.
Signature of applicant
Date signed
/
Max 36mm
I consent to my personal information being used
by The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland
Limited (RACQ), the Australian Automobile
Association (AAA), and Department of Foreign
Affairs & Trade for the purpose of issuing and
administration of this product and acknowledge
that this information will be used in accordance
with the Australian Privacy Principles and the
Privacy Act (Cth) as amended.
Min 32mm
the statements that I have made and the
information that I have given in, or in connection
with, this application are true and correct.
45mm
I hold a valid Australian State or Territory
Drivers Licence.
/
7. Credit Card Payment Details—if posting application
Card Type: MasterCard
Visa
Amex
Money Order
Amount to be debited: $
Card Number:
/
Expiry Date:
Cardholder’s Name:
Cardholder’s Signature:
Office use only
Documents:
Valid Australian State or Territory Drivers
Licence sighted
Photograph attached
Application Form completed Current address sighted
IDP No.:
Date of Issue
/
dd/mm/year
/
P ayment received Declaration: (is not applicable for postal applications)
I declare the attached photograph is a true photo of the
applicant. I have confirmed the information provided
in this application for an International Driving Permit
against original documentation submitted, and copies of
original documentation are attached where required.
Signature
Date signed
/
dd/mm/year
User ID
/
Consultant’s full name (please print)
RACQ IDP 11/2012
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