What do we need to know about IDPs?
There are 3 types of IDP, depending upon where you will be driving, so make sure you chose carefully
- 1949 IDP: Valid for 12 months for Ireland, Malta, Spain or Cyprus
- 1968 IDP: Valid up to 3 years for all other EU States
- 1926 IDP: Only required if onward travel to Iraq, Somalia, & potentially Brazil
How can you get an IDP and is it expensive?
The good news is that IDP’s aren't expensive, at only £5.50 per IDP.
However, if you require multiple IDP’s, such as for Ireland and Italy, two IDP’s must be purchased, totalling at £11.
IDP’s also seem relatively easy to buy, however from 1st February 2019 they will only be sold via the Post Office. The process is a quick 5-minute transaction, you can simply walk in without appointment or pre-order and ask at the counter.