International Driving Permit (IDP)
WHAT IS THE IDP?
The international driving permit is necessary to drive temporarily outside one's country of residence in a vehicle with a foreign number plate.
The model and requirements of the International Driving Permit comply with the provisions of the 1968 Vienna Convention.
It consists of a grey cover or card in the form of a 16-page triptych, showing in different languages (Catalan, Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian) details of the holder's personal details and the licences they hold.
This type of permit is valid for one year and is not valid for driving in the country issuing it (in our case, in Andorra).
Further information about the International Driving Permit https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/
Exceptions
Japan only recognizes International Driving Permits issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. It also allows the official translation of the national license, carried out by authorized entities such as the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), but this can only be processed once in Japan. (Source: japantravelplanning.com)
Issue
Issued at the request of the interested party at the offices of Automòbil Club d’Andorra.
Cost
The International Driving Permit costs €25.77 (including 4.5% IGI).
Time taken: from one day to the next.
Requirements
You must hold a current driving licence.
Documentation necessary:
Passport or identity document.
Original Andorran driving licence.
1 recent photograph, 35 x 40 mm with a white background
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Vienna Convention of 1968
Consult here (pages 51, 52 and 53) the list of countries that have signed the 1968 Vienna Convention and therefore recognize the International Driving Permit issued in Andorra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The application can be submitted on behalf of another person provided that the original documents of the IDP holder are presented:
- Valid Andorran driving licence
- Valid passport or national ID card
- 1 recent photograph, 35 x 40 mm with a white background
In case of loss, a report must be filed with the competent authorities of the country where the loss occurred.
Afterwards, a new PIC can be requested by completing the procedure in person at the offices of the Automòbil Club d’Andorra.