Your International Driving Permit, without the office queue
Apply online, get verified instantly against your NIN, driver's licence and passport records, and receive your permit by courier or at a pickup centre
near you in 24 to 72 hours.
Verified against official records held by
What is an International Driving Permit ?
The International Driving Permit (IDP) allows Nigerian license holders to drive in many countries when presented together with a valid Nigerian driver's license. It is issued through Police Services in line with international road traffic practice.
Who needs it
Nigerians travelling abroad who plan to drive
International students and researchers taking up stays overseas
Tourists hiring vehicles outside Nigeria
Business travellers attending multi-country itineraries
Commercial drivers operating internationally on short-term assignments
Start Application
How it works
Six steps, most of them under a minute
The application is a short, guided form. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can finish it later if you need to.
Start application
01
Verify your identity
Enter your NIN and driver's licence number. We check them against NIMC and FRSC records while you wait
02
Confirm your passport
Add your international passport details so your IDP matches your travel documents.
03
Take a quick selfie
A short liveness check matches your face to your official photo, no need to visit a photo studio.
04
Sign and choose validity
Sign on screen and choose a permit valid for 1, 2 or 3 years, up to your licence's own expiry.
05
Pick delivery and pay
Choose courier delivery or a pickup centre, then pay by card, transfer or USSD.
06
Track until it arrives
Follow your application from review to dispatch with SMS and email updates at every stage.
Apply NOW
Simplify International
Driving with IDP
The IDP lets you drive abroad with your valid licence, required by rentals and authorities. It translates your license per the 1949 Geneva Convention, accepted in 150+ countries. Apply online in under 5 minutes; must be 18+.
idp.gov.ng/apply
SECURITY FEATURES
The redesigned permit is hard to fake and easy to check
Beyond the online QR lookup, the physical card itself carries several layers of security you or any checkpoint can verify by eye or under UV light.
01
Holographic security patch
02
UV-reactive printing
03
Tactile raised print
04
QR Code Verification
05
Guilloche background
06
Optically Variable Ink
IGP’s Speech
SPEECH BY THE 23RD INDIGENOUS INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE IGP OLATUNJI DISU psc(+)
“Mr President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I want to thank you for the great confidence reposed in me by appointing me as the 23d indigenous Inspector General of Police. This is a confidence I will neither squander nor take lightly...
Olatunji R. Disu
INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE IGP
Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to popular questions about applying, document verification, application tracking, and police digital services.
Who is eligible to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
Applicants must be 18 or older, possess a valid Nigerian driver's licence, have a valid National Identification Number (NIN), and be either Nigerian citizens or legal residents. An international passport is advised and mandatory for certain countries.
Does the International Driving Permit replace my Nigerian driver's licence?
What should I do if my documents fail automatic verification?
What are the fees associated with obtaining an IDP?
How do I begin the application process?
Traveling soon? Start your application today
Most applicants finish in under 5 minutes
and hear back within 72 hours.
Start application
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© 2026 Nigeria Police Force. All rights reserved.
Your International Driving Permit, without the office queue
Apply online, get verified instantly against your NIN, driver's licence and passport records, and receive your permit by courier or at a pickup centre near you in 24 to 72 hours.
New Look
Verified against official records held by
What is an International Driving Permit ?
The International Driving Permit (IDP) allows Nigerian license holders to drive in many countries when presented together with a valid Nigerian driver's license. It is issued through Police Services in line with international road traffic practice.
Who needs it
Nigerians travelling abroad who plan to drive
International students and researchers taking up stays overseas
Tourists hiring vehicles outside Nigeria
Business travellers attending multi-country itineraries
Commercial drivers operating internationally on short-term assignments
Start Application
How it works
Six steps, most of them under a minute
The application is a short, guided form. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can finish it later if you need to.
Start application
01
Verify your identity
Enter your NIN and driver's licence number. We check them against NIMC and FRSC records while you wait
02
Confirm your passport
Add your international passport details so your IDP matches your travel documents.
03
Take a quick selfie
A short liveness check matches your face to your official photo, no need to visit a photo studio.
04
Sign and choose validity
Sign on screen and choose a permit valid for 1, 2 or 3 years, up to your licence's own expiry.
05
Pick delivery and pay
Choose courier delivery or a pickup centre, then pay by card, transfer or USSD.
06
Track until it arrives
Follow your application from review to dispatch with SMS and email updates at every stage.
APPLY NOW
Simplify International Driving with IDP
The IDP lets you drive abroad with your valid licence, required by rentals and authorities. It translates your license per the 1949 Geneva Convention, accepted in 150+ countries. Apply online in under 5 minutes; must be 18+.
idp.gov.ng/apply
SECURITY FEATURES
The redesigned permit is hard to fake and easy to check
Beyond the online QR lookup, the physical card itself carries several layers of security you or any checkpoint can verify by eye or under UV light.
01
Holographic security patch
02
UV-reactive printing
03
Tactile raised print
04
QR Code Verification
05
Guilloche background
06
Optically Variable Ink
IGP’s Speech
SPEECH BY THE 23RD INDIGENOUS INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE IGP OLATUNJI DISU psc(+)
“Mr President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I want to thank you for the great confidence reposed in me by appointing me as the 23d indigenous Inspector General of Police. This is a confidence I will neither squander nor take lightly...
Olatunji R. Disu
INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE IGP
Read more
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to popular questions about applying, document verification, application tracking, and police digital services.
Who is eligible to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
Applicants must be 18 or older, possess a valid Nigerian driver's licence, have a valid National Identification Number (NIN), and be either Nigerian citizens or legal residents. An international passport is advised and mandatory for certain countries.
Does the International Driving Permit replace my Nigerian driver's licence?
What should I do if my documents fail automatic verification?
What are the fees associated with obtaining an IDP?
How do I begin the application process?
Traveling soon? Start your application today
Most applicants finish in under 5 minutes and hear back within 72 hours.
Start application
Committed to protecting lives and property, and ensuring a safe, secure environment for all citizens and residents of Nigeria.
Connect with us
© 2026 Nigeria Police Force. All rights reserved.