Why do I need an IDP?
IDP helps secure your travel abroad
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International Drivers Permit (IDP) helps you drive overseas using your own valid driver’s license. It is often required by car rental companies and is frequently requested by traffic authorities if you show your foreign driver’s license.
An IDP translates your driver’s license into a language your destination country understands. It has been designed to be simple to use and easy to understand for both English and Non-English speakers. However, it is not an official identification document and cannot be used as a replacement for a driver’s license.
International Drivers Association uses the standard format of the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, which is accepted in over 150 countries. The IDP is not needed in some cases as your destination country may recognize your driver’s license as valid on its own. The best way to confirm if you need an IDP is to contact your destination country’s traffic authorities.
Our easy online application process takes less than a minute to complete!
- You must be 18 years or older to apply.
- No test is required.
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What am I getting exactly?
IDP Booklet (Digital)
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IDP Booklet (Digital)
The Digital IDP Booklet is a PDF version of your 1949 IDP Booklet for convenience and immediate needs.
You can save the PDF version of IDP to your phone, laptop or tablet. It will be delivered immediately once your application is approved via email address you provided or you can go to My Order to download it.
Some countries in the world do not accept Digital IDP Booklet, most notably United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. Be sure to check if your destination country accepts a Digital IDP version before placing your order. The best option will be carrying your actual Printed IDP Booklet with your original driver’s license.
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