Driving in another country

Find out what you need to drive in another country.

International Driving Permits (IDP)

If you have a Victorian driver licence and wish to drive while you are overseas, you may need to apply for an international driving permit.

In Australia, the Government appointed the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) as the only authority to issue permits. In Victoria, the RACV, as a constituent member of the AAA, is authorised to issue IDP's through its RACV shops.

An international driving permit is a translation of a driver licence. It has no validity on its own and must accompany a current driver licence.

International driving permits are not issued to persons under 18 years of age regardless of whether they hold a driver licence. In addition, international driving permits cannot be issued to holders of learner permits.

Get more information about applying for an international driving permit on the RACV (External link) website.

Applying for a driver licence in another country

If you apply for a driver licence in another country you may need to provide the local driver licensing authority with your driver licence history. VicRoads can provide a complete driver licence history report which will include the first issue date of your Victorian driver licence, applicable licence categories and all traffic offences you have been convicted or found guilty of, including demerit point offences.

How to get a complete driver licence history report

To get a complete driver licence history report you can call VicRoads on 13 11 71 within Australia and on +61 3 7073 9600 (overseas), quote your driver licence number and pay the search fee by Visa or Mastercard.

A printed copy of your complete driver licence history report will be mailed to the address recorded on your driver licence. Please allow 7 working days for delivery.