In most countries, you'll need an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence to drive or rent a car legally. It translates your details into 12 languages so police, border officers and rental desks can read and verify them on the spot. Even where it isn't strictly required, carrying an IDP saves you from costly misunderstandings — it's recognised in 189+ countries under the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna UN Conventions.
An International Driving Permit, or IDP, is a document that translates your national driver's licence into 12 languages. It is used alongside your original licence so authorities and rental agencies abroad can read your details. The IDP is a translation document, not a government-issued licence.
To get your International Driving Permit, apply online: choose a plan and validity, upload your national licence and a passport photo, pay securely, and receive your digital IDP by email — usually within minutes.
An International Driving Permit is recognised in 189+ countries that follow the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Acceptance varies by country and rental agency.
An IDP costs from 55 USD for a digital-only permit, or from 75 USD for a Print + Digital package. Group discounts apply automatically.