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You will receive a digital International Driving Permit booklet and card. The digital IDP is sent in 24 hours. Click here for information on countries with IDP limitations.
Limitations

International Driving Permits are valid in Phuket, Thailand.

The official format is a printed booklet valid for one year, which must be presented together with your valid driver’s license. Only the physical, printed IDP is recognized in Thailand. Digital copies are not accepted.

International Driving Permits are valid in the United Arab Emirates. The required format is a printed booklet valid for one year, which must be presented with your valid driver’s license. Only the physical, printed IDP is recognized in the UAE.

Digital copies are not accepted. Apply for your printed IDP with one year validity.

International Driving Permits are valid in Spain. The accepted format is a printed booklet with one-year validity, which must be presented together with your valid driver’s license. Digital copies of the IDP are not recognized in Spain.

International Driving Permits are accepted in Indonesia. The required format is a printed booklet valid for one year, which must be shown together with your valid driver’s license.

Digital copies of the IDP are not accepted in Indonesia.

International Driving Permits are accepted in the USA and in over 150 other countries. The IDP is valid for up to three years when presented with your valid driver’s license.

China does not permit travelers to drive with an International Driving Permit or foreign license. To drive legally in Mainland China, you must obtain a local Chinese driver’s license.

Our International Driving Permit is currently not accepted within Japan.

Our International Driving Permit is currently not accepted within South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official translation of your driver’s license into multiple languages. It serves as a translation booklet that makes your license easily understood in the country you are visiting. With an IDP, foreign drivers are allowed to legally drive a private motor vehicle abroad, and it can also serve as a secondary form of identification.

Please note, an IDP is an international travel document, but it does not replace your domestic driver’s license or other legal documents such as your passport. The IDP is only valid when presented together with your original driver’s license.

Some countries, car rental companies, insurance providers, or traffic authorities may require you to show your IDP while abroad. Therefore, it is recommended to keep your IDP with you at all times when driving internationally. You must always carry your original driver’s license along with the IDP and present both documents if requested.

Technically, there is no such thing as an "international driver's license." This term does not refer to an official document, does not grant any driving privileges, and cannot be used as a substitute for a valid driver’s license from your home country. However, many people mistakenly use this term when referring to an International Driving Permit (IDP).

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official travel document, regulated by the United Nations and governed by international conventions. It acts as a translation of your domestic driver’s license, allowing you to drive legally in many countries abroad. Remember, an IDP is not a replacement for your original, valid driver’s license—you must always carry your home country license with you when driving internationally.

To apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP), you will need a valid domestic driver’s license and a passport style photo. Simply complete our quick online form, upload clear photos of the front and back of your driver’s license, add a passport-style photo, and provide your digital signature.

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To be eligible for an International Driving Permit (IDP), you must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license issued by your home country.

Application via the Drivers Abroad usually takes less than 2 weeks via express shipping.

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