International Driving License Permit

International Driving Permit (IDP)

The International Driving Permit (IDP) is an internationally recognized document issued in accordance with the United Nations (UN) conventions on road traffic, specifically the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, which has been signed by most countries worldwide.

The IDP allows its holder to drive outside their country of residence, as it is issued based on a valid domestic driving license. Therefore, the International Driving Permit is not valid for driving in the country where the holder resides.

Saudi Arabia's accession to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic grants Saudi citizens and residents the right to drive in foreign countries that are signatories to the Convention, provided they obtain an International Driving Permit from the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SATA), which has been a member of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) since 1982.

The International Driving Permit is valid for one year from the date of issue.

Issuance Requirements

• The applicant's Saudi driving license must be valid for at least one year.
• The International Driving Permit is issued only to Saudi citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• The applicant must have no outstanding traffic violations.

Required Documents

• A copy of the traveler's passport information page.
• A copy of the Saudi driving license.
• One passport-sized photograph (preferably 3.5 × 4.5 cm).