An International Driving Permit, often referred to as an international driving licence, is a translation of a domestic driving licence that allows the holder to drive a private motor vehicle in any country or jurisdiction that recognizes the document.
Where To Apply For International Driving License In South Africa
An International Drivers Permit must be applied for in the country in which you obtained your driver’s licence before you travel. South African residents can apply online through the South African Automobile Association.
How much does an international drivers Licence cost in South Africa?
The IDP application fee of R265. 00. PLEASE NOTE: You do not have to retake a driving test when applying for an IDP.
Where do I get an international driver’s license?
The IDP must be issued in the same country as the driver’s license. In the case of a driver’s license being issued in the United States, the IDP must also be issued in the United States. Contact your nearest AAA office to obtain an IDP.
Does South Africa require international drivers license?
No need for an International Driver’s Permit.
How long is valid international driving Licence?
1 to 3 years
IDPs are valid for 1 to 3 years depending on the type of IDP required for your destination country. A 1968 IDP is valid for 3 years or until the expiry of your driving licence, whichever is sooner.