International Driving Permit

An IDP provides you with an extra piece of photo identification for international travel. Plus, most international car rental agencies will request an IDP, even though one may not be required to drive in that country.

To apply for an IDP you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Hold a valid Canadian provincial driver's licence. An IDP cannot be issued for learner’s permits, graduated licences, provisional or suspended licences, nor for any vehicle class not presently covered by the bearer's provincial driver's licence.
• Submit two identical passport-sized photos taken within two years of your application date. You can obtain passport photos at a CAA Store. Colour photos are available for $8.95 (Member price) or $19.95 (non-member price), taxes not included and prices are subject to change. Plus, Premier and Corporate Members receive complimentary passport photos. If you’re applying for an IDP online with CAA, you have the option of uploading or taking digital photos as part of your application process. Visit idpwithcaa.com to learn more.

In Canada, IDPs can be obtained only through CAA. You do not need to be a CAA Member to get an IDP. There are 3 options available to obtain an IDP:

1. Visit a local CAA Store to apply in person. You will need:
• You must have your valid Canadian provincial driver's licence
• Two identical passport-sized photos taken within two years of application or you can have photos taken at a CAA Store (note that fees may apply).
  Please note: Computer generated scanned images are not accepted.
2. Apply online at idpwithcaa.com
• Online IDP application option is available only to eligible residents of South Central Ontario and Manitoba or Nunavut. Visit idpwithcaa.com to determine your eligibility and learn more about how to apply online.
• Online IDP applications can be picked up in a chosen CAA Store or shipped directly to your home once processed.
3. Apply by mail 
• Complete and print off the online application form. Please note the following are required as part of your completed application:
  • You must sign the application form
  • You must include two identical passport-sized photos taken within two years of application
  • You must provide a clear photocopy front and back of your valid Canadian provincial driver's licence
  • You must provide a valid email address and telephone number to be used by CAA to contact you for further validation
  • You will need to provide credit card payment.  You will be contacted by CAA for further credit card validation.  
• Mail your complete and printed IDP application, including all above requirements, to the address below. To protect your personal information, we strongly recommend sending your application using a tracked service such as registered mail or courier.
  CAA Store - St. Anne's International Driving Permit
  501 St.Anne’s Rd
  Winnipeg, MB
  R2M 3E5

• The IDP cost is $32, including tax. 
• For online applications there is a photo printing fee of $8.95 for CAA Everyday and Classic Members, $19.95 for non-members, and free for CAA Plus, Premier and Corporate Members. If you choose to have your IDP delivered to you, there are additional postage fees that are subject to current shipping rates, destination and shipping speed. IDPs are sent using registered mail and require a signature upon delivery by a legal adult.
• For mail-in applications, we are only able to accept payment by credit card. Visa, MasterCard or American Express are accepted. If you choose to have your IDP delivered to you, there are additional postage fees that are subject to current shipping rates, destination and shipping speed. IDPs are sent using registered mail and require a signature upon delivery by a legal adult.

• In-person applications at CAA stores may be completed as quickly as the same business day.
• Online and mail-in applications are processed within 5 business days, excluding any shipping time required to either receive and/or deliver the IDP to the applicant. Shipping to international addresses may take longer to arrive.
• Online applicants can choose to pick up their processed IDP at the CAA Store they've selected as part of their online application process. Those applying by mail can indicate their preference for shipping or in-store pickup when they are contacted for payment. 

• If your IDP has been shipped, we cannot offer any refund.
• If your IDP has not shipped, we can offer a refund. Contact us Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM CST. Manitoba and Nunavut residents can contact us at 204-262-6203.

• The IDP must be issued by CAA in Canada and cannot be obtained elsewhere.
• The IDP is valid for one year from the date of issue OR until your Canadian provincial driver's licence expires, whichever comes first.
• Your valid Canadian provincial driver's licence must accompany the IDP at all times.
• An IDP cannot be post-dated, extended or renewed. A new IDP application form must be completed each time a new IDP is required.
• Only CAA is authorized to issue IDPs in Canada, under an UN-approved mandate. Any non-CAA issued IDP is fake and may not protect you in a foreign country. For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.