Whether it's traveling for business or pleasure, an IDP is an essential travel document that ensures one can rent a car, navigate foreign roads, and explore the world with ease.
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Today’s travellers are more self-sufficient than ever. Perhaps a fatigue with public transport or a disdain for long queues on holiday buses, the International Drivers Association or IDA allows one to drive legally and confidently abroad. The International Drivers Association (IDA) is able to process applications from over 165 countries. As part of their online process, applicants will be required to answer a brief set of questions and upload a valid copy of both sides of their driver’s license and a digital photograph of their passport.
A digital version of the International Driving Permit (IDP) will be issued to approved applicants and received within eight minutes, followed by the dispatch of a hard copy package within the subsequent two working days. Rest assured, a prompt refund will be issued in the event of an invalid application. A digital IDP is always available through the “My Order” section if you ever need a backup. In the unfortunate event of losing the card, worry not; IDA will ship a replacement card and booklet free of charge. The IDP is a translation document to be presented alongside your driver’s license. Please keep in mind it does not possess any officia...