O2 - jut had the reverse driving licence problem. Living in France and with a French nasty paper driving licence, I wanted to drive during a visit to South Africa, which requires a driving licence in English. So had to get an International Driving Permit, but from a friendly "motoring association" but from the Prefecture. Not sure of using a French Government website, I applied in person, 160km round trip, and took nearly a fortnight to arrive, but lasts for the validity of my ordinary driver's licence.