Guernsey - Apply for International Driving Permit (IDP)

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Procedure

International Driving Permits are issued on behalf of the Department by the Automobile Association. The application form for International Driving Permits is available for download.

1. Complete an application form for International Driving Permit. Forms are also available from the reception of the Traffic and Transport Services Section, Environment Department, Bulwer Avenue, St Sampsons, or by telephoning 01481 243400.
2. Submit or mail your application to:
   Environment Department
   PO Box 145
   Bulwer Avenue
   St Sampsons
   GY1 3HY
3. It will take about 7 working days for your application to be processed and your permit to be posted to you.

Note: It is important to check the accuracy of the personal information printed on your driving licence. If there are any errors or you have a change of name or address, you should immediately notify the Environment Department's Driver and Vehicle Licensing section.

Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer

1. Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
2. You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
3. Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
   
   

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Required Documents

Application forms must be accompanied by:

• A full photocopy of your driving licence and the paper counterpart. Note: DO NOT send the originals.
• A recent passport sized photograph, signed on the back.
• A photocopy of the appropriate pages of your passport, displaying identification details.
• The fee of 10.00 per application. Cheques should be made payable to "The States of Guernsey".
• A stamped addressed envelope, minimum size 4.5 ins x 6 ins (115mm x 155mm).

Office Locations & Contacts

Environment Department
Traffic and Transport Services Section
Bulwer Avenue, St Sampsons
Telephone: 01481 243400

Eligibility

Applicants must be over 18 years of age and holds a valid full Guernsey licence.

An IDP cannot be issued if you are currently disqualified from driving by a Court, or the Court has ordered that you re-take the driving test.

Provisional licence holders: Permits cannot be issued to holders of provisional licences unless they are also in possession of a driving test pass certificate.

Non-Guernsey licence holders: Holders of foreign licences may not apply for an IDP. You must obtain the permit from the country where your national driving licence was issued (including residents of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland).

Fees

Application Fee: 10.00

Cheques should be made payable to "The States of Guernsey".

Validity

An International Driving Permit issued in Guernsey is not valid for use in Guernsey.

Documents to Use

• Application form for an International Driving Permit
• International Driving Permit Information Sheet

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

It will take about 7 working days for your application to be processed and your permit to be posted to you.

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Instructions

There are two types of International Driving Permit. Most countries recognize the 1949 permit, however, four countries require a 1926 International Driving Permit.

List of countries in which IDP is required or recommended

The list above shows which countries requires either IDP. Should both permits be required, you will need to include two photographs and two fees with your application. No more than one permit of each type may be issued to an applicant.

The AA is authorised to issue both types of International Driving Permits to applicants.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

Recognized internationally, an International Driving Permit normally allows its holder to drive a private motor vehicle without further formality. Persons going to a country for longer than three months, to take up residence or employment, or for any reason other than tourism, should make enquiries about their personal position before relying on a permit.

Here is a procedure on how you can apply for an International Driving Permit in Guernsey.

Information which might help

Keep in mind that it is an offence to drive a vehicle without a valid driving licence and, where required, a permit.

When driving outside Guernsey, do not forget to bring with you your national driving licence along with your International Driving Permit.

The IDP is only a translation of your entitlement to drive on your national driving licence, therefore, although those drivers with licences to drive Categories C1 or D1 will see that Categories C or D has been stamped on the IDP, they are only entitled to drive C1 or D1 vehicles overseas.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• States of Guernsey - Website:

http://www.gov.gg/InternationalDrivingPermit

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