{"id":6874,"date":"2023-11-23T10:17:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T02:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytukar.com\/blog\/?p=6874"},"modified":"2024-03-29T10:22:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T02:22:17","slug":"how-get-international-driving-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-crazy-rabbit.getcarsstaging.com\/my\/blog\/how-get-international-driving-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to easily get an International Driving Permit (IDP)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Driving is a part of the Malaysian lifestyle, for good or ill. So it is only natural to want to drive on roads around the world. I’m sure when you think about visiting the US or Japan, you must have thought of taking road trips on those nice, smooth, well-maintained roads. Fortunately for you, you can! You just need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP). This simple document will open the door to a world of driving adventures, allowing you to navigate international roads legally. So buckle up, fellow traveller, as we embark on an exciting (short) trip to obtain your very own IDP!<\/p>\n

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What is an International Driving Permit?<\/h2>\n

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An international driving license, officially called an international driving permit (IDP) is an official document which shows you have a competent driving license (CDL) in your home country. The IDP allows you to drive overseas without taking another driving test.<\/p>\n

There are 2 different types of IDP based on two international treaties: the 1949 Geneva Convention and the 1968 Vienna Convention. 1949 format IDPs have a validity of only 1 year, while the 1968 format documents can last for up to 3 years, as long as your original country\u2019s licence is still valid for that time. You will need to check if the country you are visiting is a signatory of the 1949 Geneva Convention IDP<\/a> or the 1968 Vienna Convention IDP<\/a> to be able to use an IDP. Unfortunately for Malaysians, Malaysia is only a signatory of the 1949 Convention so if you are visiting a country like many in Europe, your 1949 IDP will not be recognised.<\/p>\n

But do remember, when travelling overseas, you need to take both<\/strong> your IDP and your driving license with you. Your IDP does not replace your driving license and it only “extends” your driving license’s validity to other countries. If you are going to emigrate, however, it is better to convert your Malaysian driving license to a license issued by the country you moved to.<\/p>\n

Online procedure<\/h2>\n

Now, in this day and age, you can do everything online. That includes getting your IDP! Here are the simple steps you can take to get your IDP without going to a JPJ office!<\/p>\n

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  1. Visit the mySikap website<\/a> and log in!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Source: JPJ<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    2. After logging in, click Driving License<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Source: JPJ<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    3. Then simply click International Driving Permit (IDP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Source: JPJ<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    4. Then check your information then click PAY<\/strong> if everything is correct.<\/p>\n

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    Source: JPJ<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    5. Select your payment method and make the payment!<\/p>\n

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    Source: JPJ<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Once the payment is complete, you should receive your IDP in the mail. Remember to turn off<\/strong> popup blockers or you will not be able to proceed with the transaction!<\/p>\n

    Offline procedure<\/h2>\n

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    If you insist on doing it in person, you will need to fulfil several requirements and possess these documents:<\/p>\n