When traveling abroad Driving planIf this exists International Driving Permitis essential. It's a hassle Visit the driver's license testing centerWithout doing so, Apply online from home in just 5 minutesI'll show you how to do it! What you need and Expiration date, precautionsuntil Family Travel ExpertIt was organized meticulously.
3 Things to Check When Applying for an International Driving Permit
- Same-day issuance for offline applications | It takes 7-14 days for online application.
- Offline issuance price 8,500 won | Online issuance price: 12,300 won
- 1 ID photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) when issued offlineYou must bring your driver's license or ID card.
- When applying online, you must attach a recent 3.5 x 4.5 sized ID photo file.
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Application location
- Driver's License Examination Center and Police Station
- You can apply at driver's license examination centers and police stations across the country, and you can also apply at police stations.
- Incheon Airport International Driver's License Issuance Center
- How to apply
- Police Security Center, 3rd floor, Terminal 1 | Government Complex Center, 2nd floor, Terminal 2
- Business hours: Weekdays 09:00-18:00 | Closed for lunch (12:00-13:00) Closed on weekends and public holidays
- We recommend you visit at least 1 hour before boarding (drivers with unpaid traffic fines or penalties will not be issued a ticket until payment is completed)
- How to apply
- Online application
- Although it is more expensive than applying offline, you can apply for an international driver's license relatively easily.
- If you apply offline, it can be issued on the same day, but if you apply online, it may take 7 to 14 days to receive it by registered mail.
- 👉 To apply for an international driver's license online, please go to the site below!
Required documents for application
- Self-application
To obtain an international driver's license at the Incheon Airport International Driver's License Issuance Center or a police station, you will need your passport (copy accepted), driver's license, and a passport-sized photo taken within the past 6 months (3.5 x 4.5 cm | Must show the entire area from the crown to the chin)
- Apply for a proxy possible
Your ID, a passport-sized photo (3.5×4.5cm) taken within the past 6 months, your proxy's ID, and a power of attorney
- Other information
- Valid for 1 year from the date of issue
- 8,500 won for offline international driver's license application | 12,300 won when applying for an international driver's license online
How to issue an international driver's license online
Since the number of applicants per day is limited to 350, the number of applicants for the day often reaches capacity by 3 p.m. Be sure to apply in the morning. We recommend that you apply for an international driver's license.I'll give it to you.
You can apply for a card by following the six steps above. You'll need a credit or check card that accepts app card payments, as well as a photo ID that meets the required specifications.
There is no particularly difficult part, so I will skip the process, but you will need a card registered in the app card section of <Payment>.
Since it takes 7 to 14 days from application to issuance after completing all steps up to payment, online application is convenient and recommended for those who have plenty of time and want to receive the certificate remotely.
※ An additional 3,800 won in registered mail fee will be charged when applying online. (Offline application 8,500 won) → Online application 12,300 won)
Receive after applying online
I applied for an international driver's license online on Monday, April 22nd and received it on Thursday, April 25th. (takes 5 days))
But what was surprising was that although I clearly live in Seoul and my registered address is in Jeolla Province, I unexpectedly received an international driver's license from the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Police Agency.
I thought it might be the case in all cases because the headquarters is located there, but after searching by photo, I found out that they were issued in various regions, including Seoul and Busan. But why was my driver's license issued by the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Police Agency?
Real reviews used in the United States
I once drove approximately 13,000 kilometers from San Francisco to Seattle. The international driver's license I obtained above was absolutely necessary for renting a car, and it proved quite reliable.
- Issuance of English version of driver's license
- When you renew your driver's license, you can choose whether to receive an English version on the back. However, for actual overseas rentals or proof of identity, an international driver's license is also recommended., An English driver's license can be a much better form of identification. Be sure to get your English driver's license reissued!
In closing
Are you planning a long-term trip abroad? While you might not be involved in any driving-related activities during your trip, you might find yourself driving a rental car or motorcycle.
In such cases, you'll need an international driving permit and an English-language driver's license. Even if you have a Korean driver's license, you'll be considered unlicensed without one, so be sure to bring one!
