How to obtain an International Driving License – IDL

Many motorists may be faced with dilemma while travelling abroad. With scanty information on the traffic laws and requirements in the countries they are traveling to, many, albeit skilled drivers fear driving abroad. AA Membership will give you access to motoring information as well as avail to you documents that make your driving in foreign territories easy.

AA being the only authorized issuer of the International Driving Permits and Carnet de Passage (car passport) will guide you if you plan to drive while abroad. The International Driving Permit which is a translation of your local license allows motorists to drive in foreign countries without having to obtain the local driver’s license. This does not require you to undergo any driving lessons.

One only needs to present the required documents to any AA office and is issued on the spot.

Download Application Form for International Driving Permit.

The International Driver’s Permit translates your driver’s license so you can show it to officials in foreign countries to help them interpret your native driver’s licence. It is often required by several car rental companies and can help you avoid negative situations when dealing with authorities.

The International Driver’s Permit (IDP) provided by The International Driver’s Association is a translation of your official government issued native driver’s license into 12 languages. It has been designed to be simple to use and easy to understand for both English and Non-English speaker. It can be a useful advantage for motorists who are traveling overseas and need to deal with authorities.

IDP’s are commonly known as International Driving Permits which are official documents provided by government accredited agencies like AA of Kenya. The IDL has no official status and does not replace your driving licence.

You must be 18 years or older to apply. No test is required. Our easy online application process takes less than a minute to complete!

Note: When traveling internationally, carry your native, valid driver’s licence with you at all times. Obey all traffic rules and regulations. Obey all traffic rules and speed limits when traveling internationally.

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