{"id":2320,"date":"2024-02-29T06:34:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T03:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/fr_fr\/?p=2320"},"modified":"2026-10-30T08:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:39:18","slug":"comment-obtenir-un-permis-de-conduire-international-en-arabie-saoudite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/comment-obtenir-un-permis-de-conduire-international-en-arabie-saoudite\/","title":{"rendered":"How to obtain an international driving permit in Saudi Arabia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to travel abroad from Saudi Arabia, you may need an international driving permit, especially if you intend to drive in more than 150 countries. Here&#039;s a detailed guide based on my personal experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To obtain an international driving permit, you will need the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original Saudi driver&#039;s license and a copy<\/li>\n<li>Copy of your passport<\/li>\n<li>Original Iqama and a copy<\/li>\n<li>Passport-size photo<\/li>\n<li>Fee: 150 SAR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application process:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.sataclub.com.sa\/idp-online\/en\">SATA<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fill in your personal information such as first name, last name, place and date of birth, as shown in your passport.<\/li>\n<li>Provide details of your Saudi driver&#039;s license, including license number, type (car \u2013 light motor vehicle), place of issue and expiry date.<\/li>\n<li>Attach the required documents, including a photo of the first page of your driver&#039;s license, your passport, and a passport photo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/medinatouna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Comment-obtenir-un-permis-de-conduire-international-en-Arabie-Saoudite-1024x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4821\" style=\"width:714px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the delivery option that suits you best. If you are in Saudi Arabia, decide whether you would like the permit delivered to your home or if you prefer to pick it up at one of our branches in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Tabuk. For those outside Saudi Arabia, choose international delivery. <\/li>\n<li>Check the confirmation box, then click &quot;Next&quot;. This step will show you a summary of the fees involved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The international driving permit costs 150 SAR and includes a printed copy and a digital copy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Validity of the permit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Driving Permit (IDP) is valid for one year from the date of issue. Remember to renew it before each trip to comply with international regulations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-medinatouna wp-block-embed-medinatouna\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Wx958Ik96M\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/medinatouna.com\/comment-changer-son-permis-en-saoudien-pour-un-expat\/\">How to exchange your driver&#039;s license in Saudi Arabia for an expat?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FAQ:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How much does an international driving permit cost in Saudi Arabia?<\/strong> The permit costs 150 SAR and includes printed and digital copies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I drive in France with a Saudi international driving permit?<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>If you are staying in France for a short period, less than 185 days (approximately 6 months), you are allowed to drive using your non-European driving licence. <\/li>\n<li>This authorization is valid for situations such as holidays. However, it is essential that your driver&#039;s license is valid for the duration of your stay.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, the license must be written in French or accompanied by either an official translation or an international driving permit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obtaining an international driving permit in Saudi Arabia is a straightforward process if you follow the steps outlined in this guide. My advice: prepare in advance to avoid any delays and ensure you&#039;re ready for your trip. Don&#039;t let red tape hinder your international travels. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">To get the latest news, you can join our<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/LgMiz0D2iAYKANJOsk5vQw\">WhatsApp group<\/a> \u2705,<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/MEDINATOUNA\"> our Telegram channel<\/a> \u2611\ufe0f, or <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/MEDINATOUNA1\">our Telegram group<\/a> \u2705.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Si vous envisagez de voyager \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9tranger depuis l\u2019Arabie Saoudite, vous pourriez avoir besoin d\u2019un permis de conduire international, surtout si vous comptez conduire dans plus de 150 pays. Voici un guide d\u00e9taill\u00e9 bas\u00e9 sur mon exp\u00e9rience personnelle. Exigences : Pour obtenir un permis de conduire international, vous aurez besoin des documents suivants : Processus [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[393],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-vehicules-conduite"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2320"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2515,"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320\/revisions\/2515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}