International Driving Permit for Timor-Leste

Planning to drive or rent a car in Timor-Leste? An International Driving Permit (IDP) translates your existing national driver's licence into 12 languages so rental desks and local authorities in Timor-Leste can read your details. Apply online in a few minutes and receive your digital IDP fast.

Key facts about the International Driving Permit for Timor-Leste

• An International Driving Permit for Timor-Leste is a translation of your national driver's licence into 12 languages.
• It is used together with your original licence when driving or renting a vehicle in Timor-Leste.
• It is recognised under the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna UN Conventions.
• The digital copy is typically delivered within minutes; a printed booklet and ID card can be shipped worldwide.
• Validity options are 1, 2, or 3 years. Applicants must be 18 or older.
• This is a private translation service, not a government-issued licence.

Frequently asked questions — driving in Timor-Leste

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive in Timor-Leste?

Many car rental agencies and authorities in Timor-Leste ask for an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Requirements vary, so check your destination's rules before travelling.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Timor-Leste?

Apply online: choose your plan and validity, upload your national licence and a passport photo, pay securely, and receive your digital IDP by email — usually within minutes.

How much does an International Driving Permit for Timor-Leste cost?

Digital-only plans start from 55 USD; Print + Digital plans (printed booklet, ID card, and digital copy) start from 75 USD. Group discounts apply automatically.

How long does it take to get an IDP for Timor-Leste?

The digital International Driving Permit is typically issued within minutes after your application is approved. Printed items are posted worldwide.