Today, we will learn about online and in-person issuance of international licenses, as well as the expiration date, cost, and countries where international licenses are available. Online issuance of an international driver’s license is a service that conveniently issues an international driver’s license over the Internet without having to visit a police station or driver’s license testing center.
And with the introduction of English driver’s licenses, it is becoming possible to drive in many countries without an international driver’s license. Let’s find out about this together.
Online issuance of international driver’s license
After accessing the ‘Road Traffic Authority’, select ‘Comprehensive Safe Driving Complaint’.
You can search for Road Traffic Authority in a search engine or access it through the link.
International driver’s license issuance method (online issuance method) – Select ‘Safe Driving Comprehensive Complaint’
Select ‘Issuance of Driver’s License (Mobile)’ and ‘International Driver’s License’
International driver’s license issuance method (online issuance method) – Select ‘Driver’s license (mobile) issuance’ and ‘International driver’s license’
International driver’s license issuance method (online issuance method) – Real name authentication
International driver’s license issuance method (online issuance method) – Secondary real name authentication
Agree to the terms and conditions of application for issuance of an international driver’s license and agree to the joint use of administrative information
If you apply for online issuance of an international driver’s license online, you can only receive the registration. Please enter the address where you would like to receive the registration. The delivery address cannot be changed after payment, and if the delivery address is returned due to incorrect information, a registration fee will be charged again when resending. Generally, you can receive it at the address you applied for 7 business days from the date of application.
If you apply for online issuance of an international driver’s license, you only need to meet the standards below.
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If you make the final payment by credit card, your application will be completed, and you can check your registered address, etc. regarding your application. As mentioned earlier, it takes at least 7 days from the date of application, so please consider your overseas entry schedule before applying.
Issuance of international driver’s license in person
Passport photo: 1 passport-sized photo taken within 6 months (3.5 to 4.5 cm)
When applying as a proxy: Agent ID and power of attorney are required.
You can obtain an international driver’s license by visiting a driver’s license test center, police station, or local government that has entered into an agreement with the Road Traffic Authority after bringing the required materials.
International license validity period, cost, available countries
International license validity period: 1 year (based on date of issuance)
If you apply for an international driver’s license while your domestic license is suspended, it is valid for one year from the day after the end of the suspension period.
International driver’s license issuance surgery: 8,500 won
Registration fee (online issuance): 3,800 won
Overseas countries where you can drive with an international license
Countries where an English driver’s license is available
5 Asian countries (East Timor, Maldives, Bhutan, Philippines, Hong Kong)
12 countries in Oceania (Nauru, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Fiji, Australia, Tuvalu, Cook Islands)
11 countries in the Americas (Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, United States (Massachusetts), Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories), Costa Rica , Panama, Peru, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands)
14 European countries (Georgia, Greece, Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Cyprus, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Croatia, Finland, Sweden, Montenegro)
4 Middle East countries (Bahrain, Yemen, Oman, Israel)
8 African countries (Rwanda, Mali, Mauritius, Burundi, Senegal, Seychelles, Algeria, Tunisia)
If you plan to travel to that country and have an English driver’s license, you do not need to obtain a separate international driver’s license. There are more countries than you might think, but many still require an international driver’s license.
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So far, we have explained the cost, validity period, and available countries, including how to issue an international driver’s license online. You can get it issued in one day if you visit in person, but you have to take the time to go there and prepare physical photos, so if possible, we recommend applying online and receiving it by registered mail.
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