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International driving permits available at PayPoint stores from 1 April 2024

From 1 April 2024, international driving permits will be exclusively available from participating PayPoint stores across the UK.

皇冠体育app provider of international driving permits (IDPs) is changing. From 1 April 2024, IDPs will be exclusively available from participating PayPoint stores across the UK.

An IDP is not usually required for the majority of popular holiday destinations abroad. However, there are over 140 countries, including Turkey, Mexico, Canada and Australia, where an IDP is recommended or required if you鈥檙e planning to drive. 皇冠体育appre are three types of IDP and which one you need will depend on which country you鈥檙e visiting. Check if you need an IDP for the country you are visiting at GOV.UK.

If you鈥檙e travelling before 1 April 2024 and need an IDP, you will need to . If you鈥檙e travelling on or after 1 April 2024 you will need to go to a participating PayPoint store. Further information on where those stores are located will be available on GOV.UK from 1 April.

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Published 4 March 2024