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Find out how to get an International Driving Permit for when you travel abroad...
A valid
French driver's licence is accepted as valid in all EU countries. Some
countries request that a visitor carry an International Drivers Permit (IDP) (Permis international) also
referred to as an International Drivers Licence (IDL) along with their
valid national licence.
Note: An
international licence does
not replace a driver's licence - it accompanies it and
acts as an official certificate of validity of the national licence. It is an
internationally recognised document.
Holders of
a French driver's permit may apply for an international permit online. The
international permit can also be issued to holders of a European driving
licence resident in France for at least 6 months, with the exception of permits
issued by Cyprus, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta and the United
Kingdom.
The
following are required if from the EU:
- A colour copy of
both sides of a valid French licence
- A colour copy of a
valid photo ID (passport or Carte
de Séjour)
- 2 recent photographs
- Proof of address (justificatif) such as a water
or electricity bill
- Email address or mobile phone number
For more on applying for an international licence visit the ANTS
website
References
- Service Public (in French) -
Information on applying for an international driving permit
- The Europa website also has
details on EU driving licences
Updated 02/10/20