The guaranteed, fastest way to get your International Driver's License in Australia

Travelers to Australia for a short term stay are required to have an International Driver's Permit as well as a current license from back home. Your International Driving Permit will help translate your home license into English. Each of the six states in Australia will have their own specific rules which is why – It is highly advisable for all visitors, regardless of the duration of their stay, to carry an International Driving License (IDL) with them.

An International Driver's Permit (IDP) is valid in Australia for all temporary visitors. An IDP works as a translation of your home country's driver's license. For a full list of countries where your International Driver's License is accepted, please see (Countries That Accept an International Driver's License)

Visit the Online International Driver's License Application to order your IDL now. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes and can be done completely online.

Total pricing for an International Driver's License depends on how many years of validity (1-3), digital vs physical (physical copies include a ready to use instant digital copy), shipping options, and processing time (all orders processed within 2 hours with 15 minute urgent processing available). Please see International Driver's Permit Pricing for detailed information.

The application for an International Driving Permit is entirely online. Orders are processed within two hours and expediated 15 min processing is available. All International Driver's Licenses are shipped the next day with rush shipping.

An International Driving License is not a requirement to purchase a vehicle. A valid form of identification is the key requirement to purchase a vehicle. Your IDP is not valid on its own and must be presented with another form of documentation when used.

An International Drivers Permit is a translation of your current driver's license. While you are able to apply for one with an expired license – it is recommended that you renew your license as soon as possible.

An International Driving Permit can be used for temporary visitors for a specific duration. For those staying longer – you will be required to apply for a local license. Certain states in Australia will waive the testing requirements depending on your home country if you have a valid license and International Driver's Permit.

Source: World Health Organization

* People drive on the left side of the road.

* Australia does have a national seat belt law. We recommend always wearing a seat belt if it is available.

* Australia does have a national law prohibiting mobile phone use while driving. Using a hands-free device is permitted.

* Australia does have a national law requiring the use of helmets when on motorcycle or scooter. This applies to both drivers and passengers. Child passengers under the age of 8 are not allowed.

* Legal Blood Alcohol Content Level: 0.05%. Do not drink and drive.

* The maximum driving speed is 50 km/h (31 miles/hour) in urban areas and 100-130 km/h (62-80 miles/hour) in rural areas.