A service for eligible applicants in Saudi Arabia
International driving permit service in Riyadh
We review initial eligibility and documents, then coordinate a temporary paper international driving permit application through a licensed issuing channel.
Before the application
Core eligibility requirements
Eligibility is reviewed before an application starts. Saudi traffic regulations connect the permit to a valid domestic licence and its category.
- A valid driving licence issued by the traffic authority with at least one year remaining.
- No restriction preventing issuance, with the permit category matching the domestic licence.
- Lawful Saudi residency for a non-Saudi applicant, subject to the licensed issuing channel's final checks.
- A Saudi-issued international permit may not be used to drive in Saudi Arabia or GCC member states.
Initial check
What to share in the first enquiry
- Nationality and city of residence
- Travel destination and date
- Domestic licence type and expiry date
- Residency status for a non-Saudi applicant
A clear route
How the service starts
- 01
Share basic details
Nationality, destination, travel date and domestic-licence validity.
- 02
Review eligibility
We explain the initial requirements and any case that needs confirmation by the issuing channel.
- 03
Complete documents
Documents are received through the identified channel after the initial check, not through a general message.
- 04
Coordinate issuance
The request is coordinated with a licensed issuing channel, which retains the final decision.
Information that affects your trip
Validity and use
Saudi regulations set the international permit validity at one year from issuance. A destination or rental company may apply additional conditions, so the permit does not automatically guarantee permission to drive or rent a vehicle.
Answers before you enquire
International driving permit FAQs
Is it a plastic card?
No. The available service coordinates a temporary paper international driving permit.
Can I use the permit on its own?
No. It must be linked to a valid domestic driving licence, and both original documents should be carried while travelling.
Does it guarantee car-rental acceptance?
No. The destination and rental company can apply age, vehicle-category, licence-history and other conditions.
How long is it valid?
Saudi regulations set validity at one year from the date of issue.
Start with an initial check