You can apply online or at an AA Centre or AA Licensing Agent. If you start work abroad, you need to contact the local licensing authority about a driver's licence. An IDP cannot be used on a working holiday. It is for travelling/holiday purposes only.An IDP cannot be used permanently in another country. The IDP is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.You must also carry your current plastic New Zealand driver licence and International Driving Permit together when you travel.Īll New Zealand Driver Licence details must be legible for application to be successful as ID of applicant must be verified before we can process and produce IDP.

Together both documents allow you to drive legally in most other countries.Īn IDP can only be issued to a full licence holder over 18 years of age. You must also carry your current New Zealand's driver licence with you when you travel. However, it's not a driver licence in its own right. New Zealand is part of the 1949 Convention and only issues the 1949 Convention on Road Traffic International Driving Permit. The need for an IDP varies between countries but it's recognised and recommended in many, especially where English is not widely spoken because it provides translations into many languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese and French. PLEASE READ : Important updates and information about applications and deliveries of permitsĪpply online for an IDP About the International Driving Permit (IDP) The AA is the only place where you can apply for an IDP for a New Zealand driver licence. The International Driving Permit (IDP) is a document which allow you to drive overseas. Important: From 10pm on 30 June the price of an IDP will change to $45 for online applications and $35 for applications at the counter. Online IDP Service: Maintenance will be scheduled between 10-11pm on 30 June, please complete any in-progress applications before the maintenance. Become a Defensive Driving Course tutor.

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