Since English is not often used as a first language, your IDP will also give translations of your South African driver’s license into the five official UN languages. This makes it possible for many nations to read and understand your license. Additionally, it serves as an alternative form of identity when traveling abroad and needing to hire a car or buy insurance, validating your South African driver’s license.
Before departing, you must apply for an International Drivers Permit in the nation where you acquired your driver’s license. Residents of South Africa can submit an application online via the South African Automobile Association. Please be aware that although citizens of Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland who possess legal driver’s licenses issued in those nations are not eligible to receive an IDP, citizens of Namibia who possess a valid Namibian driver’s license are.
Requirements:
The only requirements are that you complete an application form, upload a photo, and provide copies of the necessary legal documents:
- Identity Card for South Africa
- A valid driver’s license from South Africa (please check expiry date before applying)
- Your zip code.
- Two glossy passport-sized photos, one for each kind of international driving permit.
(Please check with the retailer before picking up your IDP to see if photographs are permitted at certain locations.)
How does the application process for an international driving permit work?
- Your application will be sent to the AA Accredited Sales Agent store of your choice for processing after it has been filed.
- The business will email you to confirm that it has received your application. The email contains the store’s contact information as well as its address. As proof of your order, kindly bring this confirmation email with you.
- When picking up your International Driving Permit, please bring all of your required documentation.
- Your official International Driving Permit will be returned to you.
What is the price of an IDP in South Africa?
R265.00
For each type of international driving permit, two glossy passport-size photos; R265 is the application price. 00. PLEASE NOTE: When requesting an IDP, you are not need to retake a driving test.
In South Africa, how long does it take to obtain an IDP?
10-15 minutes
Apply in-person and leave the store with your IDP
10 to 30 minutes long.
