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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa054.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/driving-abroad/idp\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/driving-abroad/idp\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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If one's required in the country you're driving in, you'll need to carry it along with your UK licence or risk a fine.\nYou won't need an IDP\nif you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK and you're\ndriving in the EU\n, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.\nYou might need an IDP\nto drive outside of Europe. You might also need one to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either:\nA paper driving licence, or\nA licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.\nIf you're hiring a car abroad, ask the hire company in advance what the driving licence requirements are in the countries you’re visiting. If you're not sure, get an IDP just in case, especially if travelling outside Europe.\nTake a look at our\ncomplete guide to renewing your driving licence\n. \nDocuments for driving abroad in Europe\nFrom 2 August 2021, a\nGreen Card\n (or International Motor Insurance Card) is no longer required for travel in the European Economic Area, which includes all the European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. 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If one's required in the country you're driving in, you'll need to carry it along with your UK licence or risk a fine.\n\n**You won't need an IDP** if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK and you're [driving in the EU](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.\n\n**You might need an IDP** to drive outside of Europe. You might also need one to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either:\n\n- A paper driving licence, or\n- A licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.\n\nIf you're hiring a car abroad, ask the hire company in advance what the driving licence requirements are in the countries you’re visiting. If you're not sure, get an IDP just in case, especially if travelling outside Europe.\n\nTake a look at our [complete guide to renewing your driving licence](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/driving-advice\/driving-licence-renewal).\n\n![Cityscape highway](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/media\/the-aa\/article-summaries\/driving-advice\/international-driving-permit\/cityscape-highway.jpg?h=400&w=640)\n\n|   |\n|---|\n| Documents for driving abroad in Europe From 2 August 2021, a [Green Card](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/car-insurance\/advice\/car-insurance-green-card) (or International Motor Insurance Card) is no longer required for travel in the European Economic Area, which includes all the European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. You also don't need a Green Card for Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Switzerland. You do still need to take: Your Certificate of Motor Insurance. The log book (V5C) for the vehicle. Your driving licence. If you're a [car insurance customer with the AA](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/car-insurance), the Republic of Ireland is within our territorial limit, so policyholders get the same level as cover there as they do in the UK all year round. [Find out about driving in Europe after Brexit](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe\/driving-after-brexit) |\n## How to get an IDP\nThe way you apply for an IDP has changed – we can't issue any IDPs at our Folkestone\/Eurotunnel shop.\n\n- The quickest way to apply for an IDP is to visit the nearest PayPoint Store branch that offers this service.\n- Find out if you need an IDP using the [PayPoint IDP Checker](https:\/\/consumer.paypoint.com\/international-driving-permits).\n- [Find your nearest IDP issuing PayPoint using the PayPoint website.](https:\/\/consumer.paypoint.com\/international-driving-permits)\n- Alternatively, you can contact travel agents, tourist offices or embassy instead of using the links above.\n- To apply for an IDP you must be 18 years or over, and have a valid UK driving licence.\n- An IDP can’t be issued to a provisional licence holder.\n***\n\n## Related links\n- [Driving in Europe](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe)\n- [Country by country](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe\/country-by-country)\n- [Driving in France](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe\/driving-in-france)\n- [Driving in Europe for the first time](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe\/driving-abroad-for-the-first-time)\n- [Driving offences abroad](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe\/driving-offence-abroad)\n- [Hiring a car abroad](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe\/hiring-a-car-abroad)\n- [Tunnel safety](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe\/tunnel-safety)\n- [What do I need to carry?](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european\/driving-in-europe\/what-do-i-need)\n- [european](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european)\n- [Caravan leisure batteries](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/advice\/caravan-leisure-batteries)\n- [Driving abroad advice](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/driving-advice\/driving-abroad)\n\n![Toggle](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/content-assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-down-dark-x2%20\\(1\\).webp)\n\n![]()\n\n### European Breakdown Cover\n##### Peace of mind when you drive abroad, with access to over 40,000 trusted garages in 44 countries\n\n[Get your cover](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european)\n\n### Connect with us\n[![x logo](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/media\/the-aa\/social\/x-svg-24.svg?h=50&iar=0&w=50)](http:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAA_uk)[![facebook icon](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/media\/the-aa\/social\/facebook-svg-24.svg?h=50&iar=0&w=50)](http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheAAUK)[![Insta new](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/media\/the-aa\/social\/instagram-svg-24.svg?h=50&iar=0&w=50)](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theaa_uk\/)\n\n1. 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If one's required in the country you're driving in, you'll need to carry it along with your UK licence or risk a fine.\n\n**You won't need an IDP** if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK and you're [driving in the EU](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/breakdown-cover\/european), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.\n\n**You might need an IDP** to drive outside of Europe. You might also need one to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either:\n\n- A paper driving licence, or\n- A licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.\n\nIf you're hiring a car abroad, ask the hire company in advance what the driving licence requirements are in the countries you’re visiting. If you're not sure, get an IDP just in case, especially if travelling outside Europe.\n\nTake a look at our [complete guide to renewing your driving licence](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/driving-advice\/driving-licence-renewal).\n\n![Cityscape highway](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/media\/the-aa\/article-summaries\/driving-advice\/international-driving-permit\/cityscape-highway.jpg?h=400&w=640)\n\n#### Documents for driving abroad in Europe\nFrom 2 August 2021, a [Green Card](https:\/\/www.theaa.com\/car-insurance\/advice\/car-insurance-green-card) (or International Motor Insurance Card) is no longer required for travel in the European Economic Area, which includes all the European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. 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You may need an international driving permit (IDP) if you’re driving outside of the UK, EU or EEA. Check what type of IDP you need for driving abroad in future.

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International Driving Permit Applying for an IDP How to find out whether or not you need an IDP, and how to get one What is an IDP? An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official, multi-language translation of your driving licence. If one's required in the country you're driving in, you'll need to carry it along with your UK licence or risk a fine. You won't need an IDP if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK and you're driving in the EU , Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You might need an IDP to drive outside of Europe. You might also need one to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: A paper driving licence, or A licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man. If you're hiring a car abroad, ask the hire company in advance what the driving licence requirements are in the countries you’re visiting. If you're not sure, get an IDP just in case, especially if travelling outside Europe. Take a look at our complete guide to renewing your driving licence . Documents for driving abroad in Europe From 2 August 2021, a Green Card (or International Motor Insurance Card) is no longer required for travel in the European Economic Area, which includes all the European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. You also don't need a Green Card for Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Switzerland. You do still need to take: Your Certificate of Motor Insurance. The log book (V5C) for the vehicle. Your driving licence. If you're a car insurance customer with the AA , the Republic of Ireland is within our territorial limit, so policyholders get the same level as cover there as they do in the UK all year round. Find out about driving in Europe after Brexit How to get an IDP The way you apply for an IDP has changed – we can't issue any IDPs at our Folkestone/Eurotunnel shop. The quickest way to apply for an IDP is to visit the nearest PayPoint Store branch that offers this service. Find out if you need an IDP using the PayPoint IDP Checker . Find your nearest IDP issuing PayPoint using the PayPoint website. Alternatively, you can contact travel agents, tourist offices or embassy instead of using the links above. To apply for an IDP you must be 18 years or over, and have a valid UK driving licence. An IDP can’t be issued to a provisional licence holder.

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[The AA app](https://www.theaa.com/apps) Menu # International Driving Permit Applying for an IDP ### How to find out whether or not you need an IDP, and how to get one ## What is an IDP? An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official, multi-language translation of your driving licence. If one's required in the country you're driving in, you'll need to carry it along with your UK licence or risk a fine. **You won't need an IDP** if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK and you're [driving in the EU](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. **You might need an IDP** to drive outside of Europe. You might also need one to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: - A paper driving licence, or - A licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man. If you're hiring a car abroad, ask the hire company in advance what the driving licence requirements are in the countries you’re visiting. If you're not sure, get an IDP just in case, especially if travelling outside Europe. Take a look at our [complete guide to renewing your driving licence](https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/driving-licence-renewal). ![Cityscape highway](https://www.theaa.com/media/the-aa/article-summaries/driving-advice/international-driving-permit/cityscape-highway.jpg?h=400&w=640) | | |---| | Documents for driving abroad in Europe From 2 August 2021, a [Green Card](https://www.theaa.com/car-insurance/advice/car-insurance-green-card) (or International Motor Insurance Card) is no longer required for travel in the European Economic Area, which includes all the European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. You also don't need a Green Card for Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Switzerland. You do still need to take: Your Certificate of Motor Insurance. The log book (V5C) for the vehicle. Your driving licence. If you're a [car insurance customer with the AA](https://www.theaa.com/car-insurance), the Republic of Ireland is within our territorial limit, so policyholders get the same level as cover there as they do in the UK all year round. [Find out about driving in Europe after Brexit](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/driving-after-brexit) | ## How to get an IDP The way you apply for an IDP has changed – we can't issue any IDPs at our Folkestone/Eurotunnel shop. - The quickest way to apply for an IDP is to visit the nearest PayPoint Store branch that offers this service. - Find out if you need an IDP using the [PayPoint IDP Checker](https://consumer.paypoint.com/international-driving-permits). - [Find your nearest IDP issuing PayPoint using the PayPoint website.](https://consumer.paypoint.com/international-driving-permits) - Alternatively, you can contact travel agents, tourist offices or embassy instead of using the links above. - To apply for an IDP you must be 18 years or over, and have a valid UK driving licence. - An IDP can’t be issued to a provisional licence holder. *** ## Related links - [Driving in Europe](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe) - [Country by country](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/country-by-country) - [Driving in France](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/driving-in-france) - [Driving in Europe for the first time](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/driving-abroad-for-the-first-time) - [Driving offences abroad](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/driving-offence-abroad) - [Hiring a car abroad](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/hiring-a-car-abroad) - [Tunnel safety](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/tunnel-safety) - [What do I need to carry?](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/what-do-i-need) - [european](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european) - [Caravan leisure batteries](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/advice/caravan-leisure-batteries) - [Driving abroad advice](https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/driving-abroad) ![Toggle](https://www.theaa.com/content-assets/images/icons/arrow-down-dark-x2%20\(1\).webp) ![]() ### European Breakdown Cover ##### Peace of mind when you drive abroad, with access to over 40,000 trusted garages in 44 countries [Get your cover](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european) ### Connect with us [![x logo](https://www.theaa.com/media/the-aa/social/x-svg-24.svg?h=50&iar=0&w=50)](http://twitter.com/TheAA_uk)[![facebook icon](https://www.theaa.com/media/the-aa/social/facebook-svg-24.svg?h=50&iar=0&w=50)](http://www.facebook.com/TheAAUK)[![Insta new](https://www.theaa.com/media/the-aa/social/instagram-svg-24.svg?h=50&iar=0&w=50)](https://www.instagram.com/theaa_uk/) 1. 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## International Driving Permit Applying for an IDP ### How to find out whether or not you need an IDP, and how to get one ## What is an IDP? An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official, multi-language translation of your driving licence. If one's required in the country you're driving in, you'll need to carry it along with your UK licence or risk a fine. **You won't need an IDP** if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK and you're [driving in the EU](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. **You might need an IDP** to drive outside of Europe. You might also need one to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: - A paper driving licence, or - A licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man. If you're hiring a car abroad, ask the hire company in advance what the driving licence requirements are in the countries you’re visiting. If you're not sure, get an IDP just in case, especially if travelling outside Europe. Take a look at our [complete guide to renewing your driving licence](https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/driving-licence-renewal). ![Cityscape highway](https://www.theaa.com/media/the-aa/article-summaries/driving-advice/international-driving-permit/cityscape-highway.jpg?h=400&w=640) #### Documents for driving abroad in Europe From 2 August 2021, a [Green Card](https://www.theaa.com/car-insurance/advice/car-insurance-green-card) (or International Motor Insurance Card) is no longer required for travel in the European Economic Area, which includes all the European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. You also don't need a Green Card for Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Switzerland. You do still need to take: - Your Certificate of Motor Insurance. - The log book (V5C) for the vehicle. - Your driving licence. If you're a [car insurance customer with the AA](https://www.theaa.com/car-insurance), the Republic of Ireland is within our territorial limit, so policyholders get the same level as cover there as they do in the UK all year round. - [Find out about driving in Europe after Brexit](https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/european/driving-in-europe/driving-after-brexit) ## How to get an IDP The way you apply for an IDP has changed – we can't issue any IDPs at our Folkestone/Eurotunnel shop. - The quickest way to apply for an IDP is to visit the nearest PayPoint Store branch that offers this service. - Find out if you need an IDP using the [PayPoint IDP Checker](https://consumer.paypoint.com/international-driving-permits). - [Find your nearest IDP issuing PayPoint using the PayPoint website.](https://consumer.paypoint.com/international-driving-permits) - Alternatively, you can contact travel agents, tourist offices or embassy instead of using the links above. - To apply for an IDP you must be 18 years or over, and have a valid UK driving licence. - An IDP can’t be issued to a provisional licence holder. ***

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