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==Introduction==
An international driving permit is a special driving licence that allows motorists to drive vehicles in other countries without further tests or applications. If you have an international driving permit, this proves that you have a valid driving permit issued by a competent authority in your home country. If you are travelling abroad and wish to drive in another country, you will very likely require an international driving permit. International driving permits issued in Ireland are only available to Irish residents with a current full driving licence.
There are two types of international driving permit issued in Ireland:
*A 1949 Convention International Driving Permit, which is the most commonly issued driving permit and is recognised in most countries
*A 1926 Convention International Driving Permit, which is required for the following countries - Brazil, Iraq, Nigeria and Somalia.
==Eligibility==
An international driving permit is available to Irish residents, who possess a current full Irish driving licence. European Union/European Economic Area citizens who are in possession of a full driving permit from a competent authority in their own country and who are resident in Ireland can also obtain an international driving permit in Ireland that is valid for use abroad.
You cannot be issued with an international driving permit in Ireland if:
*You have not passed your driving test and have a learner permit (or provisional driving licence)
*Your driving licence is due to expire within 6 months
*You are from outside the European Union or the European Economic Area. The European Economic Area consists of the 25 member states of the EU and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
==Instructions==
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==Required Information==
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1. Date of Birth.
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==Procedure==
#Download an application form for an international driving permit. This application form is also available from AA Travel at this address: AA Travel
56 Drury Street
Dublin
Ireland
Tel:+353 (0)1 6179540
Fax:+353 (0)1 6174942
Homepage: http://www.aaireland.ie
Email: aatravel@aaireland.ie
#Your application must be accompanied with the required documents stated below.
==Required Documents==
*A full, valid Irish driving licence or a full valid driving permit from another European Union or European Economic Area country
*A passport photograph signed on the back
*The appropriate fee
*If you are from a European Union/European Economic Area country and possess a full valid driving permit from your home country, you are also required to supply a copy of a utility bill (i.e., an electricity, telephone or gas bill) showing your address in Ireland. You will also be required to sign a declaration of residency on the application form.
==Fees==
*An international driving permit (valid for 1 year) costs €10.
*If you require both a 1949 Convention International Driving Permit and a 1926 Convention International Driving Permit, this will cost €20.
*For postal deliveries a €5.00 postal charge will also apply per permit requested
==Validity==
Each international driving permit is valid for one year from date of issue.
==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
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==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''AA Travel'''
56 Drury Street
Dublin
Ireland
Tel:+353 (0)1 6179540
Fax:+353 (0)1 6174942
Homepage: http://www.aaireland.ie
Email: aatravel@aaireland.ie
'''Road Safety Authority'''
Moy Business Park
Primrose Hill
Ballina
Mayo
Ireland
Tel:(096) 25000
Locall:1890 506 080
Fax:(096) 25252
Homepage: http://www.rsa.ie
Email: info@rsa.ie
'''Citizens Information Centre'''
http://centres.citizensinformation.ie/
==Video==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
*You can use your international driving permit in any of the countries that have signed the 1926 or 1949 UN Convention on road traffic. The list of countries that recognise international permits is not available online. Contact AA Travel for more information.
*Many other countries that are not signatories to the 1949 convention recognise the international driving permit and accept it in their territory. Contact your embassy or consulate in advance of travel to check whether or not an international driving permit is required in the country you will be visiting.
==External Links==
International Driving Permit: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/driver_licensing/international_driving_permit.html
Office location : http://centres.citizensinformation.ie/
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