How long does an International Driving Permit take to get?

업데이트됨 3 Jul 2026

직접적인 답변

In person, an International Driving Permit is typically issued the same day — AAA branches in the US, participating CAA stores in Canada, and UK Post Office counters issue on the spot. By mail, allow roughly 10–15 business days with AATA in the US, and longer for international shipping. No authorised issuer delivers a legitimate 'instant digital IDP' — the permit is a physical document.

한눈에 보기

AAA (US), in person: Same day at a participating branch
AATA (US), by mail: ≈10–15 business days processing
UK Post Office: Over the counter, issued on the spot (£5.50)
CAA (Canada): Same day in participating stores; mail takes longer
'Instant online IDP': Does not exist — a scam signal

여행 결정 경로

이 가이드를 명확한 여행 계획으로 바꾸세요

가이드를 맥락으로 사용한 다음, 무엇이든 구매하기 전에 정확한 면허, 목적지, 날짜, 차량을 확인하세요.

3개 공식 출처

1 · 규칙 확인

면허 발급 국가, 목적지, 날짜, 차량 유형을 선택하세요.

2 · 공인 IDP 경로 사용

확인기가 IDP가 필요하다고 하면, 면허 발급 국가의 공인 발급 기관에서 받으세요. 우리는 IDP를 판매하지 않습니다.

3 · 번역 동반 문서 추가

렌탈 데스크, 보험사, 또는 검문소에서 당신의 면허를 읽어야 할 때 번역 팩을 사용하세요. 이것은 퍼밋이 아닙니다.

In person is almost always same-day

Authorised issuers designed the IDP to be quick: it's a standardised booklet transcribed from your existing licence, not a new credential requiring vetting. Walk into a participating AAA branch in the US, a CAA store in Canada, or a UK Post Office that offers the IDP service with your licence, photos and the fee, and you typically leave with the permit the same day. Availability varies by branch, so check the issuer's locator page before you go.

Mail routes: budget two to several weeks

If you can't reach a branch, mail applications work but are the slow path. AATA (the other authorised US issuer) processes mail applications in roughly 10–15 business days plus shipping each way, and expedited handling costs extra. Canadian and Australian clubs offering postal or online-application-with-mail-delivery routes have their own turnaround times — always check the current estimate on the issuer's official page rather than assuming.

When to start before a trip

If a branch is nearby, a few days' buffer is plenty; if you're relying on mail, start three to four weeks before departure to absorb processing and postal delays. Remember a 1949-convention IDP is only valid for one year from issue, so there's no benefit in applying many months early. Use our free checker to confirm whether your destination needs the IDP at all — some accept your licence directly or with a translation.

Why 'instant online IDP' is a scam signal

No authorised issuer sells an instant, purely digital IDP — the permit is a physical multi-page booklet, and government consumer agencies have repeatedly warned about websites selling 'international driver's licenses' online. If a site promises a downloadable IDP in minutes, it is not issuing an official permit. What such sites actually deliver is at best a translation — which is exactly what we sell, except we say so honestly: a certified translation companion, instant and digital, that never claims to be an IDP.

준비할 것

Check if your destination actually requires an IDP first
Prefer an in-person branch visit for same-day issue
Applying by mail? Start 3–4 weeks before departure
Bring your valid licence, passport photos and the fee
Skip any site promising an 'instant digital IDP' — it's not official

당신의 정확한 경로 확인

면허 발급 국가 × 목적지 × 차량 — 무료, 1분.

면허 번역이 필요하신가요?

명확하게 표시된 번역 동반 문서 — 결코 가짜 퍼밋이 아닙니다.

자주 묻는 질문

Can I get an IDP on the same day?

Yes — in person. Participating AAA branches (US), CAA stores (Canada) and UK Post Office counters issue IDPs on the spot when you bring your valid licence, photos and the fee. Mail applications take days to weeks.

Can I get an IDP online instantly?

No. Authorised issuers do not sell instant digital IDPs — the permit is a physical booklet. Websites promising one in minutes are private sellers; consumer regulators have flagged many as scams. If you need instant and digital, what's legitimately available is a certified translation of your licence, clearly labelled as such.

How early should I apply before my trip?

In-person: a few days' buffer is enough. By mail: start three to four weeks out to cover processing (≈10–15 business days at AATA) plus postage both ways. Don't apply many months early — a 1949-convention IDP only lasts one year from issue.

정부 및 공식 출처

다음도 참조하세요 공인 발급 기관 안내 여행에 실제 IDP가 필요할 때 어디서 받는지에 대해.

Requirements vary by country. Carry your translation together with your original driving licence and passport; some countries require an official IDP issued by an authorised body in your country of licence. Information provided is general guidance. Always check local regulations for your destination.