Overview

• An International Driving Permit costs £5.50 and can be obtained from UK shops equipped with PayPoint by drivers aged 18 or over holding a full UK licence.
• IDP requirements differ by destination and duration, with most EU states, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein exempt but other countries mandating a permit.
• Three permit types are available: 1926 and 1949 versions valid for 12 months, and the 1968 permit valid for three years or until the UK driving licence expires.
• Holders of paper driving licences must carry additional photographic identification, such as a passport, alongside an IDP when driving abroad.
• Non-compliance with IDP rules can incur fines, penalty points or vehicle seizure and may lead hire companies to refuse car rentals.