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30 Sep 2008
Question
Hi, I just wanted to find out about international drivers licenses. Can a non South African citizen use their IDP in SA and for how long is it valid? and when do they need to get a South African drivers license?
Answer
The International Driving Permit will be valid until it expires or the licence on which it was based expires, is revoked or is cancelled.
A non SA citizen will only have to exchange the licence for SA licence should they take up permanent residency. The holder then has 1 yr for the date of obtaining permanent residency to exchange the foreign licence for a SA licence. Holders of Diplomatic or Treaty Passports may exchange the prior to obtaining permanent residency.
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