IDP Photo and Document Requirements

The single most important document is your full, valid national driving licence. An IDP is an official translation of that licence, so it cannot be issued without it and cannot outlast it. If your licence is provisional, expired or suspended, you are not eligible for an IDP.

Make sure the name and details on your licence are current and legible. If your licence is due to expire soon, renew it first, because the IDP's usefulness ends when the underlying licence does.

You need a recent colour photo that follows standard passport-photo rules. That generally means a clear, front-facing shot with your full face visible, a plain light-coloured background, neutral expression, eyes open, and no hats or sunglasses unless worn for medical or religious reasons.

Use a photo taken within the last six months so it reflects your current appearance. Good, even lighting with no shadows or red-eye helps your application pass first time, whether you upload it online or attach a printed copy.

Some IDP providers ask for a copy of your passport or another government-issued photo ID to confirm your identity matches your licence. This is a verification step and does not change the fact that the licence and photo are the essential items.

You may also be asked to confirm basic details such as your name, date of birth and the licence number. Having a clear scan or photo of your licence and ID ready makes an online application quick to complete.

Before you start, check that your licence is in date, your photo meets passport standards, and any ID copy is clear and unobstructed. Blurry images, expired documents, or photos that crop out part of the face are the most common reasons an application is delayed.

With International Drivers' online process, you upload your licence details and a compliant photo, and once everything checks out a digital IDP can be issued quickly, with a physical copy posted to you. Double-checking your photo against passport rules before submitting saves time.