Issuance of international driving permit
Countries that require an international driving permit
“Regitra” issues two types of international driving permit. These amount to additional documents alongside the national driving license. The aforementioned documents are necessary for drivers travelling to and driving motor vehicles in foreign countries that are not part of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA).
“Regitra” issues two types of international driving permit these are as follows:
1. Valid within countries that are part of the Vienna Convention (see third column: Accession(a), Succession(d), Ratification).
Driving permit of such type are valid as long as your national driving license is valid but no longer than 3 years.
2. Valid within countries that are part of the Geneva Convention (see third column: Accession(a), Succession(d), Ratification).
The validity period of the aforementioned driving permit is 1 year.
If you are travelling to one of the countries that are part of the Vienna or Geneva Convention, you will be required to present an international driving permit that is compliant with the requirements of the applicable Convention. If you are travelling to a country that is part of both the Vienna and Geneva Conventions, we recommend you to order the international driving permit compliant with the requirements applicable to the Vienna Convention.
“Regitra” staff will help you select the necessary international driving permit according to your needs.
NOTE. If you would like to, you can order both types of international driving permit.
Who can order the driving permit?
International driving permit may be issued to the following persons:
- Permanent residents of the Republic of Lithuania to whom a valid driving license for driving within the Republic of Lithuania has been issued.
- Persons whose permanent residence address is within a country not part of the EU or EEA and to whom a valid driving license for driving within the Republic of Lithuania has been issued.
- Persons whose permanent residence address is within the Republic of Lithuania and to whom a valid driving license has been issued in EU or EEA country (such persons are only allowed to order an international driving permit compliant with the applicable requirements of the Vienna Convention).
Order procedure
You can order the international driving permit at the subdivision of “Regitra”.
Upon arrival at the appropriate subdivision of “Regitra”, you will be required to present the following:
- documentation substantiating your identity;
- a valid driving license for persons whose permanent residence address is within the Republic of Lithuania and to whom a valid driving license has been issued within a country part of the EU or EEA.
NOTE. Your registered place of residence shall be verified automatically.
Your driving permit will be ready within 15, 5 or 1 business days.
Price for both types of international driving permit:
- 15 business days (5,65 Eur);
- 5 business days (11,30 Eur);
- 1 business days (16,95 Eur).
Delivery
International driving permit may be delivered as follows:
1. Directly to you
Service cost: 6,99 EUR
2. To a self-service parcel terminal
Service cost: 4,90 EUR
3. Collected at the subdivision of “Regitra”
Examples of international driving permit
International driving permit compliant with the requirements applicable to the Vienna Convention
International driving permit compliant with the requirements applicable to the Geneva Convention
FAQ: Differences of the international driving permit types
What countries accept international driver's permit?
Vienna Convention: Countries that are part of the Vienna Convention. For example: Israel, Cuba.
Geneva Convention: Countries that are part of the Geneva Convention. For example: Japan, Thailand.
Can I order an international driving permit following the end of the validity period of the national driving license?
Vienna Convention: No
Geneva Convention: No
Can I order an international driving permit if the national driving license is about to expire?
Vienna Convention: Yes
Geneva Convention: Yes
How long does an international drivers permit last?
Vienna Convention: Up to 3 years (deadline depends on the period of validity of the national driving license).
Geneva Convention: 1 year (regardless of the period of validity of the national driving license).
Will the international driving permit remain valid following the end of the validity period of the national driving license?
Vienna Convention: No
Geneva Convention: Yes, but no longer than for a period of 1 year.
Do I need to have my international driving permit while driving a motor vehicle?
Vienna Convention: Yes
Geneva Convention: Yes
Do I need to take my national driving license alongside my international driving permit?
Vienna Convention: Yes
Geneva Convention: Yes
How long does it take to make an international driving permit?
Vienna Convention: 15, 5 or 1 business days.
Geneva Convention: 15, 5 or 1 business days.
How much does an international driving permit cost?
- 15 business days (8 Eur);
- 5 business days (16 Eur);
- 1 business days (24 Eur)
Can a novice driver order an international driving permit?
Vienna Convention: Yes
Geneva Convention: Yes