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International Driving Permits

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is proof that you hold a valid driver licence in your home country at the date of issue of the IDP and should be carried with your domestic driver licence. IDPs are issued through state and territory motoring clubs.

An IDP is a requirement for renting a vehicle in many countries.

IDP Authorities in Australia

To obtain an International Driving Permit, please contact the relevant IDP authority in your state:

New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
NRMA Motoring & Services

Queensland
RACQ Ltd.(Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited)

Victoria
RACV (Royal Automobile Club of Victoria)

South Australia
RAA (Royal Automobile Association of South Australia, Inc)

Western Australia
RAC (Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (Incorporated)

Tasmania
RACT (Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Limited)

Northern Territory
AANT (Automobile Association of Northern Territory Inc)
Tel:(08) 8981 3837