Issuing Authority: Korea Automobile Association
Website: http://www.kaa21.or.kr/
Phone: +82 2-3482-7433
Email: [email protected]
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Korean licence holders are able to obtain an IDP in Korea.
IDP Accepted:
- Korea recognizes physical IDPs, as long as they meet the requirements set by the country’s traffic regulations.
Application Process:
- To apply for an IDP in Korea, ensure you have the following documents: passport, driver’s licence, 3 passport photos, and ARC. If applying from overseas, include Proof of Departure/Entry, a signed Power of Attorney, and the same documents excluding a passport copy. The processing fee is 7,000 won, and processing typically takes 30 minutes.
Validity:
- An IDP obtained in Korea is generally valid for one year from the date of issue. If needed, it can be renewed, but the validity cannot exceed the expiration date of the domestic driving licence.
Accepted Countries:
- Korea is a party to international conventions, such as the 1968 Vienna Convention and 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. The IDP issued in Korea complies with the standards set by these conventions.
Driving Licence Requirement:
- An IDP is not a driving licence in its own right. You must be able to present both your IDP and your local driver’s licence when you travel.