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Countries accepting International Driving Permit

By: Drivers.com staff

Date: Wednesday, 01. August 2007

List of countries that have agreed to accept the 1949 United Nations Convention on road traffic covering acceptance of the International Driving Permit.

See also our Travel and Driving section. and Where to get and IDP in many of the countries listed below.










Albania
Guatemala Peru
Algeria
Guyana Philippines
Argentina
Haiti Poland
Australia
Honduras Portugal
Austria
Hong Kong Romania
Bahamas
Hungary Russian Federation
Bangladesh
Iceland Rwanda
Barbados
India St. Lucia
Belgium
Ireland St. Vincent and Gren.
Belize
Israel Samoa
Benin
Italy San Marino
Botswana
Ivory coast Senegal
Brazil Jamaica Seychelles
Bulgaria Japan Sierra Leone
Cambodia Jordan Singapore
Canada
Korea Slovak Rep.
Central African Rep.
Kyrgyz Republic South Africa
Chile
Laos Spain
Colombia
Lebanon Sri Lanka
Congo, Rep. of
Lesotho Surinam
Congo, Dem. Rep.
Luxembourg Swaziland
Costa Rica
Macao Sweden
Ivory Coast
Madagascar Switzerland
Cuba
Malawi Syria
Cyprus Malaysia Taiwan
Czech Republic Mali Tanzania
Denmark
Malta Thailand
Dominican Republic
Mauritius Togo
Ecuador
Mexico Trinidad and Tobago
Egypt
Monaco Tunisia
El Salvador
Morocco Turkey
Fiji
Namibia Uganda
Finland
Netherlands United Kingdom
France
New Zealand USA
Gambia
Nicaragua Uruguay
Germany
Niger Vatican City
Georgia (Rep. of)
Norway Venezuela
Ghana
Panama Vietnam
Greece
Papua New Guinea Zambia
Grenada
Paraguay Zimbabwe

The following are former Soviet Union countries that have agreed to the 1949 UN convention on International Driver Permits

Armenia
Kazakstan Tajikistan
Azerbaijan
Latvia Turkmenistan
Belarus
Lithuania Ukraine
Estonia
Moldova Uzbekistan

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ezzat,

I'm Egyptian, i have a valid driving license from Egypt do your permit is valid to drive in Tennessee USA?

Salvador C. Romero,

I HAVE A PHILIPPINE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND I AM GOING TO TORONTO AND VANCOUVER FOR 29 DAYS VACATION BETWEEN MAY AND JUNE 2013, CAN I USE IT OR SHOULD I STILL NEED TO GET AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE?

mme sidique,

i have pakistani international licence can it is aaceotable in fr i have heard that its valid for a year but iwana be sure about it ?

SHARON,

MY DAUGHTER IS AN AMERCIAN AND SHE NEEND A DRIVES PERMIT ,BUT THE IDENTY SHE HAVE RIGHT NOW IS HER BIRTH CERTICATE HER NI,CARD AND MY IDENTIES I BEEB TRYING FOR SO TO GET HER PASSPORT HERE BUT I HAVING A LOT OFF TROUBLE I NEED SOME KIND OFF IDENTY TO CARRY BACK TO THE USA AS HER PROOF SHE LIVE AND GROW UP ON THE ISLAND

bob,

where do you apply for IDP in Pakistan. Need phone contact & address.
Is Pakistan IDP valid to drive in Australia. If anyone can help I would be appreciative.

Anil Paul,

hi, can i drive vehicles at Qatar with valid international driving permit issued from India?? pls email me to
anilpaul72@gmail.com

Anil Paul,

hi, can i drive vehicles at Qatar with valid international driving permit issued from India?? pls email me to
anilpaul72@gmail.com

Anil Paul,

hi, can i drive vehicles at Qatar with valid international driving permit issued from India??

Diana,

does Dubai accept an international drivers license or can i drive there using my california drivers license?

Vitaly,

Hy to all!!!
I am from moldova,i have 2 citizenships,moldovian and romanian,i have only moldovian driver license,can i drive in UK with it?Who can help me,pls email me at vitavida2001@yahoo.co.uk

Zafar,

I m living in france but i have pakistani driving
Liecence can i change my pakistani liencence
With intl driving permit my email
Zaafi4u@yahoo.com

syed amir raza,

iam very goog driver i want work permit any country iam pakistani my id is... smartbrain512@yahoo.com

Maria Tinka,

Can I rive in Ireland with the International Driving license that I brought from the Federal Dimocratic Republic of Ethiopia?

jarod,

if i have a new york state driver's license, can i drive in spain if i am only visiting

Marcos,

Hello,
I´m uruguayan and I would like to know what do I need to be able to dribe in South Africa? Do I need my original driver´s license plus and international license or permit. If I do need so , where can I get it and how to do it. I apreciate if someboy can help me in this matter. Thank you very much!

Anil,

Have British Driving licence.If I drive my friends car in TX USA what will be the ways to get insurance?Can I drive on my friends Insurance or do I have to get my name included in the insurance policy?

MIRIAM,

IF I HAVE A PORTUGUESE DRIVING LICENCE AND I OWN PROPERTY IN SOUTH FLORIDA
HOW CAN I GET A FLA DRIVERS LICENCE

Rana,

I am from Azerbaijan. Last week moved to Norway for work permanently. How long I can use my driving licensE before get the Norvegian drive license?

Paul Terreros,

HI can I driver in Ecuador with my British driving license ? thanku

edward e bacnis,

can i use my drivers license in the philippines in israel....?

Shah Khan,

How long I can use International driving license issued from Bangladesh, in Texas,USA?(The license is valid for one year.)

catwomen,

could i drive in florida with a salvaor license and if i do how much time will they give me to renew or what could i do ?

chris,

i have Nigeria IDL,, can i use it in Dubai?

ramen,

I HAVE INDIAN DRIVING LICENCE, IS THIS LICENCE IS EXCHANGE IN NETHERLANDS. IF POSSIBLE WHAT IS ITS PROCEDURE. E-MAIL-----chakrabortyramen65@yahoo,com

Jay,

If you do get the IDL in the states will there be any cost or fees once you reach the country you will be driving in. i.e.St Lucia ?

Mary,

Hi I am from Mexico, I was wondering if my International Licences are good in NC while visiting my family for 5-6 months out of the year?

aub,

can i use iraqi driving lisence in the uk ?

Vinod P S Bhat,

Dear All,
Warm Greetings!!!
As i got to know few things about International License, I need a complete guidance on this. So currently I am in India, and planing to go UAE country in one month. I have a Indian four Wheeler license of seven years old, and trying to get Intl. license to drive cars in Dubai. I need to convert it ASAP.
Can you help me with this regards????
Thanks,
Vinod Bhat
+91 9980518280
startindiapropsearch@gmail.com

chi mesmen ngalla,

hello,i have a cameroon drivers licence can it be change to french drivers licence?

Ranjan,

Hi,
I hold a indian driving license and currently working in UK for 4 months, I am going to France under tourist visa and would want to know if I can rent a car to drive in France with that license.

Ranjan

Niranjan,

I have three questions to ask,if i get international driving permit from India:

1) do I need to show it to authorities in Dubai & get a local permit.

2) can i drive any private car or only rented car.

3)where do i convert my international driving permit to local driving permit in Dubai.

Can any one help me please.

Arif,

I am working in Kuwait have driving license 7 years experience, I want to work in London

jass,

im from india i have licence can i use in uk or not?

aram,

hello,i have an Iraqian drive licence,also I have an italian document ,and i live in italy ,can i drive a car in italia with my iraqian licence?

Ryo,

Hi, I'm from the Philippines, and I'll be going to Japan and hopefully be able to drive there. My question is, is the IDL issued here in the Philippines valid to use in Japan? Thanks!

Samad,

I have International Driving License of Pakistan. Can I use it in Newyork or not.

paramjeet singh,

my paramjeet singh i am indias i haw liht dirving lisans abu dhabi valid exp 12 yar all car exp

FARHAN SIDDIQUI,

I HAVE A KUWAITI DRIVING LICENSE, IS THIS CHANGEABLE WITH HOLLAND DRIVING LICENSE? I AM RESIDENT OF HOLLAND.

dayawansa,

I am having srilanka driving license and have 2 year working permit in italy and need to know how I could change my license to that of italian and documents required to submit motor traffic authorities in italy/

rakesh,

sir, i hav an indian driving licence and i want to exchange it in portugal, recently i am in italy and i am experienced in european driving but failed in exames of licence , so want to get exchange my indian licence by portugal and thn want to exchange it with italian licence , so can u give me the information regarding to fees and agents or about the exchange office in portugal for indian licence, after that i will manage about italy ...!thx a lot...!

lakith nihal demel,

dear sir i have a clean driving license srilanka 20 years driving expeience i need to change german license please help me i am moter mechenic .two time fail. but i can good drive in germany no problem last year i drive srilanka colombo city but germany please help me thanks lakith demel no 185 warendorfer strasse 59227 ahlan germany telephone 023827601382

lakith nihal demel,

dear sir i have a clean driving license srilanka 20 years driving expeience i need to change german license please help me i am moter mechenic .two time fail. but i can good drive in germany no problem last year i drive srilanka colombo city but germany please help me thanks lakith demel no 185 warendorfer strasse 59227 ahlan germany telephone 023827601382

amira,

hi! i have a panama driving license now i want to get a license of here of florida, do i still have to do all the test like the signs, the computer etc?

amira,

hi! i have a panama driving license now i want to get a license of here of florida, do i still have to do all the test like the signs, the computer etc?

imran khan,

sir i have a valid lisence of kuwait and hae akama till 10 june 2012 and i am out of kuwait from 6 month now i want to visit kuwait with a new visa can i visit in kuwait with a new work visa or not

muhammad ramzan,

hy i am from pakistan and having HTV licence but i want to convert it into kuwaiti licence.plz help me.

muhammad ramzan,

hy i am from pakistan and having HTV licence but i want to convert it into kuwaiti licence.plz help me.

Shantnu sharma,

Can I drive in Tanzania on a valid Indian drivers License. Please someone reply urgently.

shantnu@ymail.com

GAMINI RANGITH,

I HAVE INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE .It is a Sri Lanken licence.iwant to get insure my car in UK.How do i do insure it

asad,

i want to change pakistani licence to uk driving can it possible

Kareem,

is it possible for me to exchange my indian driving license in france? Can you please paste the website to do the same.

Thanks

rkareem@gmail.com

Issam,

can I work as a bus driver with international driving permit in those country's

inam,

which countries do not accept uk driving licence in the world

mariam,

hi i wanted to now if my husband bangladesh professional licence will work in the uk will he be able to drive in the uk for a year with that licence

Farrukh,

I need ur help for change m'y driving licence

Jen,

Hi

I dont have my drivers licence. I havent start the whole driving thing but desperately need to. Anyway i was planning to go to israel for 3months on holiday.
I wana know if i can go get my drivers licence there since im gona be there for awhile?

Thanks

ciara,

how old do you have to be in order to drive in egypt ?

Chris,

If you have an International Drivers licence from Australia you will notice Brazil is not on the list of accepting countries.
If you drive in Brazil with an Australian licence is that all that is required?

ahmed atif,

hi and have anice day iam travel and tours marketing iam lookforwad as agent to marketing intl driving l and look for agent agreemnt
thanks and best regrds
my e mail add atifsuliman74@yahoo.com

jide ojo,

Is international drievers license not valid for use in Nigeria ?

Erica,

I have an Australian green p licence and would like to know if I can drive in the uk and if so which car hire companies will allow me to hire from them

ilyas ahmed,

I am pakistani citize,i have pakistani Ltv driving licence i vant austrulian driving work visa.

Sunita,

If I have a licence from Trinidad and Tobago, can idrive in Canada?

antonio,

i have a driver license from nicaragua i can drive in arkansas with it.
and i need to take teoric and practice test to take arkansas license

emmanuel,

hi, i have a dubai(uae)license and a international driver license from dubai,am i allowed to drive in texas? and how long if ever they allow me?

asa,

i m having saudi arabian driving licence may i use it all over the world?

emma,

hi ,i have us driver's license can i use it in the philippines?

Sham,

Hi,i singaporeans resident have a driving license (ssdc)so if i buy malaysia vihecle can i drive at singapore my phone number +65 90141936

Sham,

Hi,i singaporeans resident have a driving license (ssdc)so if i buy malaysia vihecle can i drive at singapore

irfan,

sir i want this job i have a saudi arabia driving license i have five years experince driving in saudi arabia i speak english urdu and arabic my mobil number=0595755915

Alan winfield,

I need to obtain a certified translation of my UK driving licence into Russian, Please does anyone know where I can get this completed ??
Yours Faithfully Alan Winfield

Alan winfield,

I need to obtain a certified translation of my UK driving licence into Russian, Please does anyone know where I can get this completed ??
Yours Faithfully Alan Winfield

victoria,

I am Uruguayan and i am moving to the U.S.a. NEXT YEAR, in roder to drive? should i get an american licence or can i drive forever with my uruguayan one.
thanks

muntu,

I have malawi licence i want to change it to south africa what can i do.

nika,

I have international driving license (automobile) which i got in my country (Georgia), now I reside in Netherlands and want to get motorcycle driving license. I know that i have to pass practical exams (2), but do I have to pass theoretical exam too?

ichherpreet,

i am residence in italy.my indian licence convort for three years idp after finish what do i.plz advice me.singhichherpreet@gmail.com

reda,

hi i leave in uk and i want to change my driving licence [algerian] to irish pls can you help me ,and what i need many thank s

Victor Macaria,

My name is Victor Macaria i living in Ireland for the past 10 years and i got an Irish Citizenship. i would like to find if i can change Moldovian driving licence to Irish driving licence.

Dushan madushanka,

I have sri lanka dual papus lisans Please help me

vijay,

superb keep it up

saeed,

I have international driving license from Iran.
I want to drive in usa, is it ok?

Andy,

hi i have a sweden international licence
i am now in Germany can i change it to
a German one?or renew it in Germany?
Please help me for an answer thanks.

roofas,

hi iam roofas khan i have uk licence i work in uk 3 yeaers i am driver now i am in delhi iam hunting for a job

roofas,

hi iam roofas khan i have uk licence i work in uk 3 yeaers i am driver now i am in delhi iam hunting for a job

ROSS,

HEY GUYS! I HAVE A GREEK DRIVERS LICENSE. CAN I USE IT IN AUSTRALIA?

Mohamed Vasim,

i have my qatari license now i waants to take international driving license if i take is it possible to drive in INDIA. were in india it is right hand driving.

awan malik,

Please add Pakistan in your list as well. I have checked with Romanian authorities and they have indeed Pakistan listed in their list. So, kindly add Pakistan as well. Thanks.
I am a Pakistani citizen,and a permanent resident of Romania, living in Romanian for past three years.And I have verified this information many times before posting it here.

jooye,

Where can one change is Nigeria driven license in Europe?Can any body help with this.Please
contact.jonhgoodluck10@yahoo.co.uk on
reciprocal agreement

thanks

jooye,

Where can I change a Nigeria driven license in Europe?Can any budy help with dat.jonhgoodluck10@yahoo.co.uk

jooye,

Where can I change a Nigeria driven license in Europe?Can any budy help with dat.jonhgoodluck10@yahoo.co.uk

hanu,

how can i convert my nepali license to us license please send my e mail
devidkc@yahoo.com

dev,

i have got my driver license of nepal and now iam in us .How long i can drive here easily with this license .i came here in sept of 10 .What is the valid of license

azmy,

f any one can help me on this pls send me a mail to banjalk@gmail.com
thanks

azmy,

How can i convert my Sri Lankan driving license to poland driving license i got one year employment visa in poland pls help me
thanks

peeru,

i am indefinite resident in uk i have indian idp licence is it valied driving in uk

seon,

my husband is due to arrive in the Uk soon from Jamaica - can he drive straight away using his licence?

Sandi,

my partner is due to arrive in the UK from Jamaica, so can he use his driving licence here?

sam,

i want to get IDL,,,what do i need to get that?

danilo,

is uk drivers license be allowed to use in singapore without conversion?

sarah,

how to convert my philippine driver´s license here in switzerland as a resident permit holder? thanks

patrick,

hi. pls i have a Nigerian divers license and i have both polish and Nigerian citizenship can i drive in Poland please e mail me at killers1200@yahoo.com

Emir,

I have an Albanian driving license and would like to drive through Europe(France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro) to Albania. Can I do so? please email me on kissyem@hotmail.com

many thanks

lanie,

with phil international license. Can it be use in uae for private car or only rent a car?

Andrew,

Hy all.
I am from moldova,i have 2 citizenships,moldovian and romanian,i have only moldovian driver license,can i drive in Ireland with it?Who can help me,pls email me at andrew88md@yahoo.com

Savinder,

Pls clarify does a valid Indian driving licence is acceptable in cyprus or do we need an IDP also.

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JoeAr,

I am from Phillipines visiting relatives in Toronto, Canada. Can I sued my Philippine Drivers License to drive temporariy here in Toronto for about 3 weeks only ?

Fadi,

Where i can acquire an international driver license in bahrin
Tks

Ali,

Hi ,

I am pakistani citizen and living in Ireland these dayz .I got the IDP from Pakistan which is valid for 2 years.

Plz let me know do i need to convert this to Irish License or i can use that IDP for 1 year .

luis,

Hi! Please, help me out! I´m hiring a car in Austria, but got mexican driving licence. Can I do it?

TAKOORDUTH TULL,

Hi i'm from MAURITIUS,i'm after a jobs like public bus,foklift,truck,car,van driver. I have ten years old experience.

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We help people to process their international driver's license,UK driver's license and other international country.

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john,

do i need a motobike licence for senegal

Rajeev vasudevan,

Wat is the procedure to change uae license to korean license?Pls help me out.
vasudevan_rajeev@hotmail.com

harryberry,

i have pakistani driving licence, coming to uk on visit visa can i hire car.

JUDY,

Hi, I have USA driver license, I am going to China this summer and stay 4 month can I use my USA driver license to drive the car in China.

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D.V.Rao,

Hi,I am having valid IDP till 17th Jan 2012 from India. My stay in USA will be for 4 months.Can I drive car in Los Angeles, CA, USA without taking DMV test. If so How long I can drive--Please suggest me by mail dvraoacl@gmail.com

khizar,

i have a natioinal computerized driving license and just got a computeized international driving permit, valid for one year, can i drive rented car in uk, switzerland

khizarhk@gmail.com

Shankar,

I have an IDP from India.Do I need an insurance cover to drive my kin's car?

Meh,

hello,
i am from India. having international driving license can i drive in canada with this? or any other option to get license from Canada.

Pls suggest me - My ID is m321thaker@gmail.com.

Deb,

I have a brazilian drivers license. Can I drive in Australia?

edgar,

I have a friend who wishes to work in the uk. He has a Jamacian licence which allows him to drive not only cars but lorries. What does he need to be permitted to work in lorries, or in a van, in the UK?

email: edgarsw20@gmail.com

edgar,

I have a friend who wishes to work in the uk. He has a Jamacian licence which allows him to drive not only cars but lorries. What does he need to be permitted to work in lorries, or in a van, in the UK?

email: edgarsw20@gmail.com

sandeep,

hello
i am from India i am having international driving permit can i drive in London professionally or which vehicle i can drive.
Email:sandeep.sandeepjyoti1@gmail.com

daniel,

i have a professional driving licence from cameroon,what should i do to get a uk driving licence?

pvssrkrish,

iam indian, ihave aindia valid licence can i get uae livcence or london licence

Brit,

Im 16, and recently got a california drivers license. This summer im going back to the netherlanse, and was wondering whether i could drive there?
Thanks!

yadwinder singh,

I am permanent residents of India,
I have student pass in Singapore
I have a valid Indian LTV Driving license.
Can I obtain new Singapore license against my
Indian driving license ?

David,

I own a house in Arizona but live the majority of the year in the UK. I want to buy a car in Arizona but am told you cant insure it unless you are a 'resident' and have a SS No. I am not a resident nor have a SS No. Anyone have an idea how I can own and insure a car?

Ghulam M Shareef,

I am permanent residents of orlando fl,
I have a valid Pakistani Driving license.

1.Is driving test is necessary for me ?

2. Can I obtain new license against my
Pakistani driving license ?

Gideon,

I am South African living in India is my International driving license valid in India

Kevin,

Hello, im a mauritian in belarus, i have my belarussian driving licence, can i use this licence in mauritius without having to pass the practical test ?

danish,

Hi ,

I am indian citizen and living in Malaysia these dayz .I got the IDP from India which is valid for 1 year.

Plz let me know do i need to convert this to Malaysian License or i can use that IDP for 1 year .

Lenu,

I am in Bahrain i have indian international licences did they validity in this country? or other processes have?

Ravindran,

Can I convert my UAE driving licence into an Indian driving licence without giving test. I am an Indian national.

Siba,

In Germany, IDL is only valid if it is issued by EU countries or countries like USA or Canada but not a IDL from Non-EU countries....anyone can drive first 6 month in Germany with their local driving license....I don't know about other countries.
Thanks,Siba

Dele,

i want to know if international drivers licence from nigeria is accepted in the usa.

mario,

why is it that i cant use my international drivers licence for more than a year

ac,

hello every1

hinda,

my email hindamalaki@hotmail.co.uk
thank you lots for your help

hinda,

hello , can i get to convert my tunisiane driver license to bristh one i am here for 4years now and i want realy to changed
thak you

nicoleta,

can i drive in dominican republic with a us driving license?

faith,

My husband is the holder of an International Drivers License. He is not a national of my country but is in the process of getting his status regularise. He applied for an IDP only to be told he have to produce a National Registration on my country which he does not so he could not get the IDP. He had to get a visitor Driver License. This I do not understand.

raul,

hello...i have a greek driving licence..but the problem is that i dont know if is a real one or not..i mean i have passed the exam test and driving test but still i have doubts that is valid..what's the penalites if the dutch police say is not a real and is fake driving licence??please tell me..with sincerely regards raul my id yahoo is bogdan.indzelas@yahoo.com

raul,

hello...i have a greek driving licence..but the problem is that i dont know if is a real one or not..i mean i have passed the exam test and driving test but still i have doubts that is valid..what's the penalites if the dutch police say is not a real and is fake driving licence??please tell me..with sincerely regards raul

Louisa,

I am a resident alien ( Greencard) for almost 2 years now, living in Nevada/USA.
I have a German driver's license and brought an international DL with me, which is pretty much just a translation paper.
Can I drive my husband's car here in Nevada without a Nevada DL?

raj naidu,

i have a valid international driving license issued by govt of Mauritius and can i use it to drive in any province in Canada.

Abdul,

can I get help to convert my moroccain driver license to British one ,I am in UK one year now ,I have no idea about change my driver license , please this is my e-mail elmaniri@gmail.com
Thank you very much

Unmesh,

Can I drive car in colorado state with a valid original Indian licence?

DRIVER LICENSE,

If you need a valid UK driver license, try hard and contact me on DR MATTY ericeta@gmail.com

Car,

Can you use a drivers license from El Salvador in the USA?

asifa,

I have a dual citizenship. I am pakistani and brittish. I have applied for a provisional lisence but also hold an international lisence and was wondering if i could drive straight away?

thanks

Gulzar Shaikh,

Can I use International driving license obtained in India to drive in Bahrain? If yes then for what duration?

Amos,

hie my name is Amos i have south african driving licence and international driving permit,but currently leaving in uk.is it possible that i can convent my driving lincece?if yes what kind of procedure should i follow?

waiting for your respond
regards

Priyal,

I am a sri lankan i dont have a licence from my country but i am haveing a Abu dhabi driving licence can i drive in sri lanka with a international driving licence,

SAM,

I HAVE A FAKE UK LICENSE, CAN I GET A CONVERSION LICENSE OF DUBAI.

Jody,

I have a valid Costan Rican driver's license--can I drive in Colorado, USA?

Graham,

You show Vietnam as accepting IDP. Vietnam doesn't accept any other driving license bar it's own. And as a foreigner, you need to have a minimum 3month visa plus a fixed Vietnamese address to obtain one. This needs to be corrected.

ralsura,

INDIAN CITIZEN ON VISITORS VISA TO USA HOLDING VALID INDIAN LICENCE WITH LIABILITY POL FOR $200000 CAN DRIVE A CAR IN CALIFORNIA USA.

SAMI,

I AM INDIAN CITIZEN HOLDING VALID DRIVING LICENCE NOW IN USA STAYING WITH MY SON ON VISITORS VISA,TILL FEBRUARY 2011. I AM ALSO HOLDING LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. CAN I DRIVE MY SON CAR IN USA CALIFORNIA

deAl,

I am holding a International Drivers License from Germany.With this Can I drive in Sri Lanka during my holidays?

youssef,

i want to convert my driving license from moroccan to france

bruh,

i guess omg

Mo,

OK a lot of scammers on here. I will only post on this forum once and no one that uses my service will post on here to verify. If you want a UK licence, email me, i dont charge anything upfront, you only part with money when the licence comes through YOUR front door. mo.james80@gmail.com

navin,

I have a british Driving License for Car and motorcycle and intend to settle permanently in Mauritius. Do i need to apply for a Driving test in Mauritus or can carry on driving with my British license

Rahul,

Can drive in Thailand with Indian driving licence

sri,

Hello,

I'm Indonesian, I'm studying in Malaysia and I'm holding Qatar driving lisence. Is it possible to get an International driving lisence if you dont have/hold Malaysia drivers lisence?

Noi..,

I am live in Bahrain with workpermit
for 2 years ..i have Thai international licence i can't usde in Bahrain .
can you please help..
my email < warapornk15@yahoo.com>
regards

Daniel,

China is not accepting this International license? So that means this license is not valid in China?

Ousmane Sanou,

I'm Ousamne Sanou from Burkina-Faso.
I'm a professional Taxis driver with years of experience in field.
At present, I'm in possesion of International driver's Card.

So, Can I take this card to any of the listed countries above for my career exhibation?

Florida,

Правила Дорожного Движения Флориды на русском языке можно приобрести на www.amazon.com - в поисковик - Florida Driver's handbook translated to Russian

ПДД Флориды на русском языке

http://www.amazon.com/Florida-Drivers-Handbook-translated-Russian/dp/1453867023/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287799476&sr=8-3

Florida,

Florida Driver's Handbook Manual translated to Russian -

http://www.amazon.com/Florida-Drivers-Handbook-translated-Russian/dp/1453867023/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287799476&sr=8-3

Good Luck

Deepauk,

I would like to know the international driving permit can be taken in India and whether it can be used in European countries

Rodrigo,

Can I drive with my chilean driving license in USA

paul1184,

I've heard that Spain has an agreement with the states of New York and California, which allows drivers from those states to drive in Spain without obtaining an IDP. Is that correct?

Didier,

I'M PANAMANIAN AND HOW CAN I DO FOR DRIVE IN ENGLAND IF I HAVE DRIVE LICENSE FROM PANAMA?

James,

Hi, I'm Malaysian with valid driving license. Can I drive in USA (Nevada) without with my local driving license? Or I need to translate to IDP?

Thampi,

Can I use a South African Driver's Licence to drive a car in India
Thanks

DEB,

YOUR WEBSITE DOES NOT HAVE NIGERIA AA PART OF COUNTRY ACCEPTING IDP, BUT SOME OTHER WEBSITE IT HAVE IT LISTED AS ACCCEPTING IDL-INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENCE. PLEASE CONFIRM FOR ME. I NEED TO APPLY FOR ONE

Theresa,

HI: I have a driver license from costa rica, can I drive in Canada
Thank you

DIPESH BHAGAT,

Hi every body i am here in uk since last three month having international liense of cars and light vehicles finding for job but not sucessful kindly send any message regarding this comment at dbdeep02@gmail.com

sukrut,

i need international driving licence to drive in vienna. presently i have indian driving license.

Steve Edwards,

Why do I need an international driving licence

juro,

may I drive in the U.S with my international driving license from Iraq?

harmeet kumar,

i have indian international car licence,how year valid in italia,how year i drive in italia on indian international dp

Alice,

Please can i use an IDP from Nigeria to drive in Canada, My family and i are immigrating, as permanent residents can we use the IDP for at least the valid year before we apply for a canadian drivers license

dina,

i recently moved from uk to florida?
can i convert my uk drivers license to a florida one?
do i need to start a new florida license?

Drivers staff,

You can use any US license while in Ireland if there as a tourist and not a resident.

geoge,

can i use a texas drivers license in ireland

zad,

i have a valid jamaican license and i'm a tourist how long can i driver in ny for

shoaib,

Hi pam,
I have valid license of dubai, can i drive in london?

Drivers staff,

Hi Pam - the International Driving Permit is not an alternative license - it is actually a translation of your existing drivers license for international purposes. You will need to have a drivers license in order to get an IDP.

There are some interesting articles on this site you could look at if you search for 'parallel parking'

pam,

i'm a permanent resident here in Texas and just wondering if i can get a international drivers license in the philippines so i can drive here since i fail on my actual test of parallel parking. this drive me crazy coz i can't get a license it's all because i can't do parallel parking...Any advice what the thing to do? thanks.....

Drivers.om staff,

Hi Bindu, we have a section on driving in Singapore - http://www.drivers.com/topic/155/ the link on this page has a section on 'licenses' which answers your question.

bindu,

hai, I have an IDP from India.I am a resident(not a PR).How can I change it into Singapore license? can I drive a car here only after converting it into the singapore license?

saeed zaman,

hi sir i am saeed zaman from pakistan.could you tell me that A B C D using for what in licence
here in dubai we use like for the heavy bus 6 / for heavy truck 4 / light bus 5 / for light car 3
so please do explain me ( A B C D )
email: saeed_zaman101@yahoo.com

abhi,

Can a person living in Sweden with a permanent residency for more that 2 years still drive the motor car with an IDP made in 3rd year ?

Raj,

I already have my IDP but the malaysian traffic police are not agreeing for that IDP and make me to pay fine many times
what is the solution for this?i am a student and i am not able to pay the fine
even the university supports the traffic police

Raj
Unimap student
Kangar,perlis
Malaysia

mayorly gree,

hello,
my name is mayorly gree from United kingdom,am 50yrs old and i am looking for a caring Nanny and a driver,any interested person must know how to care for a kid.i have two kids,their names are junior and rella.One is 5yrs and the other is 2yrs.i lost my wife in a fatal motor accident when my 2 kids are 3yr old,so i need a person who can give my child a motherly care,any interested person can contact me through my this email address...mayorly_gree@yahoo.com

TH,

UK licence, will cost you a fair bit but only money upfront is for DVLA and DSA fees. tonyh1@safe-mail.net

Mohamed,

I have a valid driving license of Saudi Arabia, can i drive a car in UAE, if not what is the solution?

Jessie,

I tried using my IDP in Russia's moscow, but police told me that I had to take their own permit test . I am confused about that!

gurtegsingh,

hi am gurteg singh from india i have 7yr experince in driveing so pls given me a workpermit tnx

Mia,

I'm 20 and i have dual citizinship, both in sweden and in the US. i just got my license in sweden, and i'm wondering what i have to do to get my license in Connecticut. I am a resident of CT. do i have to both do a written test and a driving test, or what should i expect?

kenboi,

do you have to have a full licence to ride in sweden and if so how do you go about getting one

kenboi,

do you have to have a full licence to ride in sweden if so how do go about it

ken,

do you have to have a full licence to ride in sweden

katrina,

hi i am katrina from philippines... and i need a help,i have a japanese fiance and he is a pro. holder of driving license in japan.. but he wants to get driving license in phils or IDP so he can drive here in phils... what should we do to get it?
hope u can help us guys.. thank's!

lina,

can we use pakistan licence in italy

monika,

I have a Swiss license and just moved to Pennsylvania. What do I need to do to obtain a PA license?

Laurence,

I am 18, a BRITISH CITIZEN, but living in Panama, Central America. I have a full PANAMANIAN driving license. Can I somehow get an international permit based on thsi Panama license that will allow me to drive in Europe? Thanks

mujahid,

hi there,i am a british citizen with a british driving licence past 11 years,what i need to know is am i gonna allowed to drive in dubai for 2 weeks if i hire a car over there???if any 1 know this then please get back with an answer thanks..

john,

how can i know a fake drivers licence

sally,

please tell me what i have to do , im british lived in belgium for many years got a belgium driving licence and passed test on the american high way codes , what type test do i have to take in texas to get usa licence, i am know a residant in usa

gaithailung dangmei,

i want to join a drivers` association in mysore could you pliz issue me a drivers` license for me

Drivers staff,

Hi Sreejith - you will find the information here http://www.drivers.com/article/207/ on applying for an IDP in India and Canada does accept the IDP

sreejith,

can i drive in canada by using an inp from india

don,

Angy you shold get an IDP. just to be sure.

It's cheap and it is far easier to get it before you go.

Angy,

I'm 19 and have dual nationality--Spain and U.S. I want to get my driver's license in Miami, then I'll go to Spain and will be there for 2 months. Do I need an IDP to drive in Spain? What if I stay there more time? Does my age make a difference?I have family in Miami and Spain so would like to be able to drive in both countries.

Dan,

If you are a short-term resident in the U.S. and your Indian IDP is valid - why not. However, you need to check local rules.

If your indian license is not printed in english originaly you need to check with Police in CT

sachin shah,

can i use indian international licence in connecticut....for drive a car

Dan ro .,

are present in Romania and espirat international driving permit and do not know how to take possession of another. who can direct me to contact me. wwwgogosareanudan@yahoo.com

roy p,

Arrived @ Dubai airport UAE, car hired with UK full licence.
Then told not permitted to drive into other 6 emerates without first haolding international licence. Why it's been one country since 1972!

Dan,

Ashvin, check out our TRAVEL AND DRIVING section --driving in italy -- at http://www.drivers.com/topic/165/

ashvin,

hi,my question is,,can my mauritian lerner license of private car be useful to me for obtaining a private car license in italy without doing the theorical test of road signals again??please try to give me a good answer.

Mindy,

Can I drive in Boston MA. USA with my drivers license from El Salvador?

V. Kamath,

I am an Indian National who will be going to Italy on work permit.

I old the following licenses:
* US (Arizona) Licence- Valid till 6 June 2010
* Dubai License- Valid till 2015
* Indian License- Valid till 2020

Can I use any of the above to secure a long term drivers license in Italy (at least for the duration of my work permit i.e. 2 years)?

iuean Davies,

can i drive in portugal with an english driving license if i am only 17??

iuean Davies,

can i drive in portugal with an english driving license if i am only 17??

smaine mouloua,

can i pay with post order,thank you.

George Gros,

Is a Thai international Driving license also valid for driving in Kuwait?
Thanks for infos

Drivers staff,

Hi S.K.Das,
This information should help you http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content29109.aspx

esskaydas,

I posted the following on24th Jan 2010:

While I understand that an indian visiting Texas with B1/B2 VISA and Indian Driving license with International permit can drive in Texas, I want to know whether insurance cover is available to such drivers. I shall be thankful to get a reply through mail to esskaydas@yahoo.com. Please reply.

Since I am yet to get any reply from any one, I again request for a reply

S.K.Das

S.K.Das,

I posted the following on24th Jan 2010:

While I understand that an indian visiting Texas with B1/B2 VISA and Indian Driving license with International permit can drive in Texas, I want to know whether insurance cover is available to such drivers. I shall be thankful to get a reply through mail to esskaydas@yahoo.com. Please reply.

Since I am yet to get any reply from any one, I again request for a reply

S.K.Das

Abdulkhaderf,

Hi
I Khajipeta Abdul Khader i got international driving license just i want status online

Drivers staff,

outofafrica,

You can check out our 'Driving in South Africa' topic - http://www.drivers.com/topic/158/ I would advise getting an IDP as it is accepted in South Africa.

outofafrica,

i have a french drivers licence, am I allowed to drive in south africa when we come on holiday?

Drivers staff,

Hi Melissa - thanks for posting the info - it is useful to know

Melissa,

Just found out that Progressive Auto Insurance accept international drivers licenses in Colorado. They charge about 100 extra dollars, but I think it's worth it. Good luck all. Peace.

Drivers staff,

Hi Markus - it is probably always best to have an International Drivers Permit in case of any problems as both Sweden and the UK accept it and it can double as a handy form of ID.

Dan - drivers.com,

Bharat, I have two suggestions for you.

Direct your question to the California Dept of Motor vehicles

or if this is not satisfactory you could approach the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators at
http://www.aamva.org/

This is an organization that relates to all the states.

you could also check our section on TRAVEL in USA http://www.drivers.com/topic/160/

INDIA,

I am indian,having indian driving license/international driving permit,i am presently in usa and in calfornia at ELCERRITI,ZIPCODE,94530,
ELCERRITO POLICE, is saying on these,license/permit you cannot drive in elcerrito, please tell me,can i drive or not.
myname,BHARAT BHUSHAN
EMAIL,BBG341@GMAIL.COM PHONNO,510-9782789

Markus,

Will my uruguayan drivers licence be valid in sweden and uk??

kher,

iam holding international driving licence ,issued in new delhi india, can i drive in netherlands on the basis of international driving licence, feed back will be really appericated, pls rely to kher_69@hotmail.com.
warm regards
kher

Drivers staff,

Hi Marie - Germany is one of the countries which accepts the IDP

Marie,

I have an international drving licence from Mauritius. Can i drive in Germany?

S.K.Das,

While I understand that an indian visiting Texas with B1/B2 VISA and Indian Driving license with International permit can drive in Texas, I want to know whether insurance cover is available to such drivers. I shall be thankful to get a reply through mail to esskaydas@yahoo.com. Please reply.
Thanks,
S.K.Das

alexandr,

hi. I m from russia . how i can get International dl.?
Here in USA

kenny,

Erin the international driver license is not accepted anywhere as a driving licence. You have to have your original one. The IDP is not a license but just for translation purposes if there is. A language difference

Erin,

Hi. i was told by that Pennsylvannia, US does not except International drivers licences and i would have to get a Penn one when i was over there. Can anyone tell me if this is true or where i can find this information. thanks.

Erin

Andrzej,

Hi,
I've got Polish driving licence more than 20 years if I exchange it in the U.K.- May I drive vehicles as English drivers who obtained their DL before 1997? What category I'll receive from DVLE?

Drivers staff,

Hi Elizabeth,

Each state has its' own driving rules and regulations

Elizabeth,

I do have a question.
Can foreign people drive in USA with their country driver licenses?

Thank you

bonillaliz@hotmail.com

Lenotschka,

Hi, does anybody know whether one is eligible to drive in Canada (Toronto) with valid Russian driving license? Thanks for the answer!

Rico,

I've had no problem driving in CT wth an Italian license. I did not get an IDP.

Dan,

Paul, Check the link here on driving in the U.S. on a foreign license.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-R-0235.htm

it refers specifically to an italian license in CT

paul,

I have an italian license but I need to drive in connecticut. what do I need to get a license here?I was hired as a postdoc researcher. What is the procedure?

drivers.com staff,

Roy, you need to get your permit number from the issuer.You'll have to present evidence of identity etc.

Roy Po,

Hi,
I have lost my driving permit. Is it possible to get my permit number? My Dubai contact is 7393361 and my email id is royarziliopo@hotmail.com

Constantine,

Thank you for the information .

Constantine,

Hello , I'm an us citizen and I currently have a Greek driving licence , will i be able to convert my current licence into a New York driving licence ?
Please send me an answer here : conmarap@gmail.com

Thank you for the help

Disu,

am using U.K driving leances in Ghana for just two week

drivers staff,

There is a link to 'USA' above as one of the countries accepting the IDP - you should find the information you need there.

Musa Badjie,

Hello I'm a Gambian Living in the US and was wondering if i can use my international drivers license in the state of North Carolina where i am living at the moment.

mbadjie11@yahoo.com
thanks

Admin,

Unni, you have to be a permanent resident to get a license n the U.S.A. however, details depend on the state.

Unni Krishnan,

Clarification on my earlier Post:
Question was, As a tourist, am I leagally allowed to attempt obtaining an American driving license??
Thanx

Unni Krishnan,

I am an Indian license holder (incl.IDP), visiting the USA. I intend to return to India in two months time. Can I apply and get an American driving license while I am in the USA??

Dan,

Jacqui, you may not need the IDP but it's a well worth while investment and could be used as ID rther than leaving your passport or some other item in some situations.

You need to check if it is required for car rentals.

Jacqui,

I am going to Sumatra and Pulau Weh, Indonesia for 4 months. Can I drive a friend's car there using my Canadian driver's license or should I get an IDP from Canada?

DAn,

Sorry Rod, an international won't work. It's only for travel outside the U.S.

I don't know what reciprocal agreements are in place between Pennsylvania and California but if your california license is still good then I see no reason why you could not use it.
Normally, you are not allowed to have more than one state license at a time. You have to discontinue one state license to get the other.

I believe there are some exceptions to this. For example, Florida, which has many residents who are there only part of the year, allows possession of an out of state license but the Florida license is marked as only valid in Florida

Rodric Barrients,

I have a California Drivers Licinse and planning to go home next week for 2 weeks , can i use my CAL Licinse for 1 - 2 days coz i have a PHIL Drivers Licinse but its already Expired and i will renew it when i get home.. or do i still need to get International Driver License

Don,

If you license is Greek then you have to get your international license from Greece. However, you may be able to do it by mail.

mxa,

I have a greek drivers licence (old paper version 1997) and i live and study in the uk. I am travelling to USA in 2 weeks and my international driving permit expired 20 days ago. can i renew it somewhere in uk or do i have to go to greece?

paramjit singh,

i have an indian heavy driving licence can i drive a heavy truck in australia

Anong,

I have a Cameroonian Driver's Licence. How and where can I apply for an IDP, noting that Cameroon, according to the list on this site, did not ratify the IDP convention?

Jojo Sebastian,

I have Bahrain License, still valid until Dec 2012. At present I am a resident in Italy(rome). Can I transfer this License to Italy licence. Please help me in this matter.

If possible please reply me to jojo.seb1@gmail.com

With best regards,

Jojo

ARIF,

RUSSIAN LICENSE WAS VALID IN INDAI

Jon,

Wow, that driving in Ghana link is interesting, you might want to check out how driving is down under as well if it interests you to see how it's done around the world.

Regards,
Jon of http://www.drivingschooldirectory.com.au

admin,

check our page on Driving in Ghana

http://www.drivers.com/topic/215/

DAVID READ,

Hi,
Can a Uk license work for up to 3 months in Ghana before you would need to get the proper country license?

Dan,

Sam, BEnin is on the list above. so you should be able to use your IDP since UK is also on the list.

KV100,

if your Benin license is in english yo should be OK.

sam,

hi,i got benin republic international driving license can i use that to drive in uk ? this is my mail: samsak90@yahoo.fr thanks

Lowrence,

Helloo

I am lowrence, can any body advice me i have international driving liscence, can i drive car in Malaysia.please advice me.

Thnx
Lowrence
Email :legendary_1212@yahoo.com

venceslau lobo,

I have dubai drving license can I exchance my license in which country?

TJ,

I think you can change an Indian licese for an American one but dependingon the state you may need to take a test

JASKIRAT SINGH,

i am from india and now in usa on a tourist visa, i have allready valid indian driving licence,and i need a licence in america

anand,

iam doing as driver in saudi ,now i need a free visa to drive in usa so any one please kindly sent me visa ,iam having international licence,also.

sudeep,

Can I use my Indian driving license in Thailand or do i need an international driving permit?

deepak,

can i can use my u.k licence in kuwait

emma,

can i use my nigerian international drivers licence in ireland or the domestic one? secondly, which driving test do i need to pass to have a full Irish one?

Sasha,

I'm from Moldova and I'm working in France and i'd like to drive a car but with my normal driving licence I cannot do that they told me that you can do it if I got them before 1992 and mine is from 2000. Can I drive with the IDL .

rtduly,

Dear Sir,
thank you for your reply. if i understand correctly, a citizen from a country visiting cambodia that has signed the 1968 Convention, but is not signed the 1949 convention, would still be valid in Cambodia? (cambodia only recognizing the'49 and not '68 convention)

Admin,

rtduly,
remember your IDP is not a license in itself but just a translation n UN approved format, of your Cambodia license. Therefore it should work and not be a problem.

rtduly,

Sir - i live in Cambodia and working for the transport ministry who control the IDP exchange to local driving license. they understand that Cambodia recognizes all the 1949 signatories, but what about the IDPs that list 1926 0r 1968 signatories, which Cambodia did not sign? are these IDPs also valid?

DK,

I don't see Nigeria on the list of UN treaty signatories. I which case you would not be able to get an valid IDP from Nigeria.

jude,

hello, I have got a valid idp from nigeria, can i drive in the netherlands?

Thanks

Don,

the IDP is supposed to be good for one year if you are visitign a country. Once you become a resident you have to get a local Brazialian license

Hrithik.,

Hi, I have just got IDP from India. Can I drive in Brazil on that permit?

Thanks.

Joy Lawrence,

I have valid Kuwait driving license. Now I have plan to visit Australia. Can I convert my Kuwait driving license to International driving license? From where I get more information about it. Can you help me?
My email id: joylawrence007@gmail.com

admin,

don't see Nigeria on the 1949 list of signatories. Can't see any reference to it being added later.

Richard,

Point of correction, Nigeria is also a signatory to IDP. I wonder why she was not included.

Rico Bejarano,

I am Spanish, live in Malta, but lived in Mexico for 13 years, my driving license is Mexican, is there any way of exchanging my drivers license to a EU license, without having to take an examination, please help me!!! Thanx

SANI,

Je vis en France, je suis ghanéen d'origine et j'ai le nationalité française, j'ai un permis de conduire international (convention 1949) les autorité française me disent que je ne peux pas l'utiliser en France.
Merci de me donner plus d'information
mon adresse mail : sani.abudul343@gmail.com

Admin,

RE United Arab Emirates and the international permit -

The UAE was only formed in 1971 as a federation of six small states, so they weren't around for the international treaty of 1949. For more info check out our section of Driving in the UAE at
http://www.drivers.com/topic/152/

This page has also links to information on getting a local UAE license.

colin,

if you are a permanent resident you need to get a license for whatever country you are residing in. the IDL is only good for 12 months

jazon soriano,

sir:
my friend who is an austrian is a permanent resident in the philippines since 1999. he is in and out of the coutry already, sometimes twice a year. can he still use his International driver's license here? or he must apply for a philippine driver's license?

A Prabhakaran,

Person holding International Driving License issued in India can drive light vehicles in UAE? UAE's name is not listed above as nations accepting IDL.

ALI,

SIR i want 2 know is pakistan accept or not the 1949 United Nations Convention on road traffic ?

admin,

Maybe best thing is to get official translation. Still suggest go to Pakistani embassay

admin,

Maybe best thing is to get official translation. Still suggest go to Pakistani embassay

ALI,

DEAR SIR,
thx for your time.sir i am from pakistan and list above no have name pakistan is pakistan not accept the 1949 United Nations Convention on road traffic? if yes then why list above not mention?korean police they show me a list like above there also no have name PAKISTAN I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP what shoud i do? they fine me 2000$,and they said we not accept pakistani IDP CAZ PAKISTAN NAME IS NOT IN THE LIST,,,,,,,please help

admin,

Ali,

According to the list above Korea does recognize the -nternational Permit. IF )+_3 IDP is good then it,s a mistake orsomething else happened.

I would check with the Pakistani Embassy on this.

ALI,

Hi I have a valid international driving permit from PAKISTAN and is wondering if i can drive in SOUTH KOREA as I was stopped by the local policeman in SEOUL SOUTH KOREA and they said that it was not valid in south korea. Is that true ?they fine me 2000$ ( us ) please reply me with my mail address please (sweethome97@hotmail.com) with best regaurd ALI ( PLEASE REPLY ME AS SOON AS POS )

roxanna,

could someone tell states that let tag your vechile with one in the us ?

Kev,

I would think any country in english is widely used would accept the U.S. license

BJ,

is there a list that i can see of countries that accept USA driver's licenses WITHOUT needing an IDP?

thanks

BJ

DK,

Ireland recognizes the IDP

Ali,

I have an IDP in The Gambia, can I drive in Ireland? It was ok to use in the UK though

Admin,

Kevin, since your Ontario license is in both English and French you do not really need an IDP. However, not a bad idea to get it before you go, since it's only about $15

and to na

you need to get a new IDP by mail if you are still in the UK

na,

I lost my international licence in the UK, what I have to do.

kevin,

I have valid drivers licence for ontario canada.Do i need an international licence to drive in france

Admin,

If you hold an International Driving Permit from any of the countries listed above you should be able to drive in any of the other countries listed above. However, you should check with the country you are going to. We've listed some sources to check here:

http://www.drivers.com/article/207/

If anyone know the legal source for IDPs in countries we have NOT listed could you please let us know.

ADMIN,

augustine,

an international license cannot be exchanged for a regular license since it is only a copy in the UN format.

If your provisional license is expired you will have to start again.

Augustine,

Just a quick question. I had an International driving licensing from my country Sierra Leone since Feb,2005 and expired in Feb, 2006. I also had UK provisional licensing since 2005. Is it possible to change my International driving licensing to Full UK licensing? Pls I wnat to know.

Email: mundam@hotmail.co.uk

Cindy,

Hello, Could anyone tell me if I could use my Taiwan International Driving License in Germany?

Thanks lots!

shakeel ahmed,

my name is shakeel i want your licence

dk,

Yes it's good in the Philippines but you should get the International license for translation purposes.

richie,

is my florida driver license good in phillpenes

richie,

is my florida driver license good in Philippenes??

Admin,

Adam, Check out our pages on Driving in South Africa
http://www.drivers.com/topic/158/

You will find all the information you need there. Generally speaking most countries allow driving on a foreign license for at least 2 months, sometimes up to a year.

adam,

i am going to travel around south affica the end of june. would you please tell me if i have a new zealander driver licence whether i can drive in south affica or not, do i need to change the international driver licence. i am staying china at the moment.what is process if i want to get international licence in south affica

CHARLES,

MY NAME IS CHARLES AM A GHANAIAN , I HAVE A TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE TO WORK IN SAUDI ARABIA, KUWAIT, OR DUBAI SO PLEASE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT DRIVERS IN THAT AREA YOU CAN CONTACT ME ON governor212@yahoo.co.uk cellphone 233 026 667 6779

tony,

hi there am going to france and then on to belgium to adinkirke, as this is european do I need a idp or will uk licence be valid on its own.

please reply to vw1967@aol.com

Najah Soboh,

I have A driving license from the Palestinian autharity, If I got an international driving license can I use it in Franc

mmi007,

I hold a valid Nigerian Driver License, but can I use it hence i'm in the USA??? if not where can i obtain an IDP? is www.idlicense.com a legit site to obtain IDP?
Thanks in advance.

DK,

Greetu, the rules vary form state to state.

Geetu,

I have a driving license from the UAE and will be renting a car in USA. Can I drive on my national license or do I require an IDP for the same?

Joan,

Can i use my jamaican license to drive in the USA????

Henry,

Licences from Slovenia now available.

200 Sterling.

3 week turnaround.

mr.loophole@hotmail.co.uk

P.S. DEPOSIT REQUIRED. No requests for full payment on completion, you will be surprised how many people pass their tests between ordering and completion you would think they use it as a bargaining tool with DSA.

fion,

RE converting to a UK license -- check our page on Driving in the UK.
http://www.drivers.com/topic/180/

There's a link there on converting to a UK license.

Admin,

Ashley,

Since Mauritious is one of the signatories to the UN 1949 convention of road traffic your International Driving Permit should be recognized. However, you also have to produce your Mauritius license.

That's just for the first 12 months of your visit. If you follow this link to our TRAVEL page on Driving In Ireland http://www.drivers.com/topic/153/ you will find more detailed information. Click on the first link on that page (converting your license ...) and you will find the following.

"If you are not from any of the above countries, (for example, if you are from Canada, the United States or New Zealand), and you hold a national driving licence or an international driving permit from your own country, you may drive in Ireland for the duration of your temporary visit (up to 12 months). "

Ashley,

Hi I have a valid international driving permit from Mauritius and is wondering if i can drive in Ireland as I was stopped by the local policeman in Dublin and they said that it was not valid in Ireland. Is that true ?

fion,

My husband is ghanaian and we have just moved to Scotland, he has an international driver license but has been advised to get UK one for better insurance and as now resident. Does he need to start again with provisional and UK driving test or is there a conversion?

Olalekan,

On the international driver license of Nigeria ,it is there that Finland is part of the 1949 convention and Nigeria International driver license is not accepted in Finland,who can give me an answer to this.

Thomas,

Hi Im a valid International Driving Permit Holder from India. I would like to know whether its legal if i drive along the places in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsilvania and in Newyork with that in hand.

Ray,

You all jurks talk about International driving lisence and need it mostly for one more country. Why not fucking CONVERT /EXCHANGE your countries lisence to the country you plan to go to and then get their national lisenc first before you ask for a International driving lisence...

THINKKKKKKKK!

Admin,

Kunal
Can you tell us by email (pde@drivers.com) which car rental company and we will check it out. Your IDP should be good.
Put IDP in Bahrain in the subject line of your email so we don't lose it in all the spam we get.

Kunal,

I was told by a car rental company that Bahrain does not accept an Indian IDP - is this true? Nothing of this sort was mentioned on the IDP.

Admin,

Carmine, Yes you can - for up to 12 months. However, if you want to continue after that you will need to apply for a provisional lic in UK before the 12 months are up.

You can get more information from our DRIVING IN BRITAIN page at
http://www.drivers.com/topic/157/

carmine,

I have a canadian drivers licence,can I drive in the UK with it?

Admin,

Check our links on India here
http://www.drivers.com/article/207/

There are two that could help

Jash,

Hi

I want to make an International Driving license in India.
How can i Do it.
Please suggest

Ben,

i've got an IDP from pakistan. is it acceptable in France. if yes, then how long can i drive on intrnational drivers permit from pakistan?thanks

Admin,

Sean,

It depends on the state. Each state has different rules.

It might be better to get an International Drivers permit if you are still in Jamaica. It wont' cost you much and it's good for a year justabout everywhere.

Sean,

I have a Jamaican Drivers license and I want to know if I can drive in the state with it/convert it?

Yasir hasan,

i am working as a car driver in DUBAI uae.
i wanted to work in camda,australia as a car driver
my qualification is graduats passout,inetermediate pursing
my mobile no is-+971502332503
Dubai uae, p. o. box 13168 DFT uae.
Yasir

Admin,

Your IDP should be OK in Kuwait. Even though it is not on the list above it is a signatory to the 1949 UN convention. Also, check out links on Driving in Kuwait at http://www.drivers.com/topic/210/

james,

can i use idp in kuwait

Admin,

Sam
check our link on Driving in Estonia
http://www.drivers.com/topic/209/

DK,

Sam, one of the features of the International Driving Permit, as set out by the United Nations conventions of 1949 and 1968, is that the information be reproduced in the official UN languages which include Russian, German, Chinese, Spanish and, I think, Arabic. So you don't have an official IDP.

I think your best bet is to get an official translation of your Indian license. You should talk to the Indian consulate in Estonia to check on this.

Otherwise you could perhaps get an IDP from India by mail (check our list of sources at
http://www.drivers.com/article/207/

We have two links for India but I think there are other offices for different regions.

Sam,

Thanks DK , I have checked my DP but its totally in english.There is no other language.Do I have to make a translation of it?

DK,

Sam, since Estonia is in the European Union I would think your IDP is acceptable. Don't know about the Estonian language but I believe Russian is commonly used in Estonia and that would be on your IDP so if you are stopped by police they will be able to read it. However, you must have your Indian License in your possession.

Sam,

It is upto date, its validity is till 31st Dec, 2009. So does it means that I can drive with that here without any problems or headaches??

Admin,

Hey Greek Monster, I think you have left it too long to convert your license directly to a German one.

Check our links under DRIVING IN GERMANY
http://www.drivers.com/topic/164/

DK,

Sam, you should check if your IDP is out of date. It only lasts a year, then you have to get an Estonian license

Greek Monster,

Hi. I have a greek driving license from 1999. It is the old paper version (so, not the digital card like form). However, it does have the EU symbol and the title is translated in all EU countries languages.
I live in germany since 2006 and now I started driving my boyfriend's car. Is my license ok or do I have to converted to the german one? In case I do have to convert it, it is a problem the fact that I live in the country already 3 years?
Thank you!

Sam,

I am Indian living in Estonia I have a IDP from India . Can I drive here? But as far as I know Estonia is under Vienna Convention but India is under convention of 1949, what to do?

Admin,

AshT,
Not sure why Bahrain is not on the list but our information is that your IDP WILL be accepted in there.

Check out our section on Driving in Bahrain at
http://www.drivers.com/topic/193/

AshT,

I have an IDP from India and it lists Bahrain as one of the countries, but it is not listed here on this list. Was it taken off the list??

Dan,

Hi Antonis,

There is no USA license. Each state has its own licensing system. You would have to check with the State department of motor vehicles to find out.

The countries with which most states have reciprocal agreements are France, Germany and the UK in Europe.

If ther eis a reciprocal agreement then you can exchange your license for a state license without taking any tests. Otherwise you will have to go through the system.

antonis,

hi, i have a greek (EU) drivers license and i want to convert it to an other's country license, how will i make it?i want to convert it legally to a USA one...please send me mail at angelakis@live.com

Admin,

Mack,
Check our link on Driving in Cyprus
http://www.drivers.com/topic/199/ .

and note: There is no such thing as an "international driving license". What is referred to as an international license or permit (IDL or IDP) is a UN-approved version of your regular license and it is usually available (at low cost) from some non government organization such as a national Auto club.

Our page of IDP resources will tell you if we have your country listed.
http://www.drivers.com/article/207/

mack,

i am a student in cyprus i wanted to know if my international license is valid here and for how long, also is idp a license to drive in the mentioned above countries or just a handbook,i mean if i get one of those idp's do i still need a international license or is that good enough to drive here.i may add that i have a temp resident permit here for a year so please help...

Admin,

Akaev

I believe you can drive for 12 months on your IDP.

Akaev,

Hello, i am from KYRGYZSTAN (KYRGYZ REPUBLIC)
CAN I USE KYRGYZ INTERNATIONAL LICENCE TO DRIVE IN UK AND FOR HOW LONG????
THANK YOU

t siva prasad,

load143@gmail.com
sir plz explain the procedure for getting idp

DK,

JZOE , depends on which state you go to. They all have different licensing agreements.

JZOE,

OK I HAVE A BAHAMAS DRIVER LICENSE RIGHT SO IAM GOIN TO MAKE A USA DRIVER LICENSE DO I STILL NEED TO TAKE THE WRITING EXAM

DK,

No, you only need to produce it if asked. If it concerns driving, you will also be asked for your regular driving license.

Otico,

I have an international License from Ghana, is there any thing to do before i start using it?

DK,

Rose, you need a regular driving license from wherever you reside to take lessons - at least a learners permit. The international licesne is only proff you have this license and it is only good for one year anyway.

Rose,

i HAVE INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT... IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I LEARNED TO DRIVE... DO I AM ABLE TO USE IT TO GO TO DRIVING SCHOOL TO GET A FEW LESSONS?

Richard wagh,

i am working as a car driver in india
i wanted to work in australia as a car driver
my qualification is graduats passout,inetermediate pursing
my mobile no is-+91-991-6302-123
india or-email adress.richardwagh@yahoo.co.in
wagh.richard@gmail.com
Regards,
Richard wagh.

DK,

Sure TT, both Canada and Jamaica have signed the UN treaty

TT,

I have a friend coming to Canada on a work visa from Jamaica. Can he drive here with an inter. driving permit?

gulfam shehzada,

iam working as a truck driver in dubai
i wanted to work in canada/australia
my qualification is ssc passed,my mobile no is-00971556318408
adress bur dubai
kehkshaaan@yahoo.com
thank you gulfom shehzada

bilal habib,

iam working as a bus driver in pakistan
i wanted to work in canada/australia
my qualification is ssc passed,inetermediate passed, bachelor in commerce
my mobile no is-00923456783911
habib bhatti house village chak kala tehsil and district gujrat pakistan
kehkshaaan@yahoo.com
thank you bilal habib

bilal habib,

iam working as a bus driver in pakistan
i wanted to work in canada/australia
my qualification is ssc passed,inetermediate passed, bachelor in commerce
my mobile no is-00923456783911
habib bhatti house village chak kala
kehkshaaan@yahoo.com
thank you bilal habib

DK,

William , you will find a link to this information in our DRIVING IN FRANCE section at
http://www.drivers.com/topic/170/

DK,

Mohd
You should be OK in Pennsylvania but

william,

i recently moved from india and settled in france. i have my indian driving license..is it okay to exchange my indian license to french one?

Mohd Kareem,

Hello friends, I will be travelling to Pennsylvania US, for 2 weeks on a business trip. I have a valid 2 & 4 wheeler driving license from India valid till 2020. Can I drive in US without a IDP?

DK,

Check out section on Driving in Greece
http://www.drivers.com/topic/198/

Admin,

Travelcoord, officially we are told the an International Driving Permit is mandatory if renting a car in Greece, but informally a valid license from the U.S. would be accepted by some renters. However, problems could be encountered if the only license you have is in English and cannot be understood by police if an incident occurs. The International permit is advised and if you stay in Greece longer than 6 months you will need to convert to a Greek license.

TravelCoord,

Do you have to have an international driving permit to drive in Greece? Or will the government recognize a US driver's license?

Admin,

dhiren, your Indian license should be OK in France, but if it is not in English then you should get an International License.You can get more info in our "Driving in France" section
http://www.drivers.com/topic/170/

dhiren,

is my indian license valid in france for driving as a tourist? will be hiring a car. have driven in the uk with it.

Kashif,

I have international driving license from pakistan. How long i can drive in UK. Can i hire cars on international driving license.

DK,

Pankaj
You can renew yoru Indian IDP but you can only get an Irish IDP if yo have an Irish license

pankaj,

i m indian and i have international driving lincence , which issued from india >>>> but its going to expair , now a days i m living in ireland , so wat to do now < is here any possibalty to make a IDP from ireland?????

aardee,

Have just obtained an Internat'l Driver Permit in connection with my US Florida valid license through the post from AATA in California.They indicate the validity to be one year. I am in Italy for some 18 months more and have read on Italian IDT info? that the new Model of IDT is valid for three years. AATA say they know nothing about this. What is the TRUTH on this matter?tyz8w

DK,

Ash, you need the International Driving License. Check the INDAX tips link on this page ..
http://www.drivers.com/topic/176/

here's a quote

"The police in some areas (Goa, I've heard, is bad) enjoy catching foreign tourists driving without a valid international permit. They are mostly interested in the "donation" you will be forced to cough up for them to look the other way."

ash,

hi, i have the US state license. Can i drive in india with this license

ashly,

i have IDP, and HGV from india, i will be visiting canada next month on visit visa, can i apply job as truck driver, if anyone can put some light on this........

mfmiami,

If I have a Visa from Peru, coming to the United States, Can I apply for a Drivers License in Florida?

VERONICA BUGAYAO,

HELLO I HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION OFDRIVERS LICENSE CAN I USE THIS TO DRIVE IN REPUBLIC OF IRELAND IF I CAN FOR HOW MANY YEARS. PLEASE EMAIL ME VERONICABUGAYAO@YAHOO.IE WAITING FOR YOUR ADVICE THANK YOU

Admin,

since both Ireland adn India are signatories to the U.S. road traffic convention treaty your license should be good in Ireland.

However, if you are a resident in Ireland on a more permanent basis you wouldneed to check. The Automobile Association should be able to tell you.

Abraham Siju,

Hi,I have valid Indian Driving Licence which has 13 years old and current International Driving Permit issued in India.Now iam in Ireland .can I drive with IDP in Ireland? is it acceptable by Gardai?

DK,

Rakesh,

Your IDP is good for a year from the time you arrived in PA but once you become a resident I think you have to get a PA license. Better check with the PA about teaching someone. Go here and click on Pennsylvania link http://www.drivers.com/article/639/

Rakesh,

Hi, I am staying in Pittsburgh,PA.
I have an International Driving Licence from India and I want to get a car on rent. So can I drive with an IDL by renting a car. And can I help my friend in driving practice who just got a learner's permit from DMV,PA.

Please mail me @ rakeshf1@yahoo.com

emad,

Very good article keep up the good work

DK,

When traveling abroad it's always a good idea to get an international lic. especially if traveling to a country with a different language.

In other words, Lisa shoud get an IDP from her home state of Texas. The IDP (the official one!!) is only given by the country in which you hold your origianl license.

David,

I have a Korean drivers license. Is this valid for driving rental cars in Japan? If I need an International Drivers Permit, where can I purchase an IDP here in Korea?

lisa,

to add to comment above, she has a TXDL from US, will she need to get an intl driving permit for Germany she will be there 2 wks and will be renting a car. Does she need it now or can she get one from the car rental in Germany?

lisa,

my sister is going to rent a car in germany does she need to get a interntational drivers licence???

karthik,

i worked in saudi arabia for a period of 3 years from 1990 t 1995 in a company and went vacation in the year 1995 to united states,,,and was not able back to saudi arabia as my visa status expired in united states, i sent an application to my company's manager to renew my visa status, they disageed.
Now after 12 years i am back to saudi arabia on visit visa. Can i claim my money to my company in whic i worked near about 4 years.
please suggest ?

DK,

Yes it will Audrey. The amount of time depends on the state. They vary a little. Check http://www.drivers.com/article/639/

audrey,

i'm a british citizen thinking about moving to the USA.....will my british drivers licence work over there?

Sigamani,

Hi Ths is sigamani working as a driver in India for past 10 years ..I have inidia license of work experience for more than 10 years ..I wanted to knw thru where v can apply for USA truck jobs ..I would lovge to work in USA ..Kindly tell me ..My mobile number is 91974449335 and my mail id is priyadharsana@gmail.com

REMCO L.M.T,

Hi,
iam Remco niga.
i love to have a good girl frend in usa or londo uk.
Thanks.
Remco
From NIGA.
+2348038130854

umadevi,

I have IDP from India.In september my IDP is going to expire.So I have to take a
drivers lisence in massachusets.
My question is do I need to give the road test or written exam is enough.
In Newjursey if u have IDP you need not give the road test only written exam is enough.
Is that the same in Massachusets?

Kenny,

To KWADWO above - you can't get a USA international driving permit unless you get a USA driving license first.

Rweze,on14.May 2008,

Ihave legal driving car from china,
may I drive in Republic of Ireland?

martin,

bought one car here but dont know if legal to drive in china ,as it is not listed

martin,

china legal driving car if you have a idp plus a drivers licence from south africa ,been driving here 4 months now

Jeff,

I believe any country on the list above can give a valid IDP to any licensed citizen and this will be accepted in any other country on the list but the best place to check is with car rental companies.

Admin,

Jiji , re driving in Ireland on an IDP, Ireland is a signatory to the UN convention on the IDP, but you must have a clean driving record and be 21 years old at least

fig,

I have an international driving permit issued in Thailand. Can I drive in baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with this licence? Thanks.

jijo,

Hi
I have an international driving license from India.Can I drive in Republic of Ireland with that licence???

KWADWO,

Hello, am a ghanaina living in belgium, but i have a ghanaian international driving license, but i can not use it in belgium, so what should i do toget USA IDL to use in the world,my mail is watarah5gh@yahoo.com

Admin,

Katerina,

The International Driving License is good for 12 months. It should allow you to drive in France for up to 12 months but if it expires sooner you may have to renew.

katerina,

Hi I have russian driving license(international)may I drive in France and for how long?thank you

DK,

here's what AutoEurope say about renting in Poland
"In Poland you must be 21 years old and have had a valid driver’s license for at least 1 year accompanied by an international driver's license in order to rent a vehicle through Auto Europe."

DK,

Mike,
You should be able to drive in Serbia with your Canadian license. I believe up to 90 days

sidman,

I am in Poland for holidays and I have a valid UAE driveing licence issued in Dubai, Can I drive a rent a car in Poland ?

Mike,

Can I drive in Serbia with my Canadian driver license.Thanks.

karen,

Hello, my husband has a Heavy Good Vehicle class 3 licence in britain, if he gets an internatinal licence, will that carry over to Canada?

Also if he takes his Heavy goods vechile licence in canada, can he obtain an international licence to carry to another country.

Regards

anthony,

can i drive in tanzania with my canadian drivers licence?

Walter H,

Hey Sidney, How'd that happen? You can't do it legally. An international Driving Permit is only a translation of your regular driving license from wherever you reside.You HAVE TO GET a valid license first.

sidney,

my florida drivers license has been revoked till 2011.
am i able to get an international drivers license?

Ramona,

I´m from Germany,and I have a european licence. Can I drive in the USA with this licsence over there?
Thank you for responding to my question
Ramona from Germany

Valsan,

I have a valid UAE Driving Licence and i can drive vehicle in india with the same licence?

Julio Mendoza,

Im mexican living in Germany. I lost an American Drivers licence from Utah which was expired 1991.(when I was student)
Does any one know how long the Americans keep the records from an old drivers licence in order to just make a renovation?
What is the way to have an American drivers licence?
What kind of inmigation status I have to have to get it.

Nilesh,

I am having valid driving license of India. Need to know if I can use the same (without international permit) in Europe especially in Germany? Tell me the best and fastest option to get valid permit.

faraj gilani,

i hold a international driving permit from india. I need a light drivers job for a car or a van in london

Mallu,

Can a visitor take truck licence in Canada?

norbert Sawilla,

I have a german truck license for 27 years can i drive with my license in the usa and work as an truckdriver

Admin,

Chin, We have information on resources for IDP here
http://www.drivers.com/article/207/

Here's what it says about Japan

"In Japan, International Driving Permits are issued by the Public Safety Commission of each prefecture (province). In Tokyo, for example, permits are issued by the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission. Japanese residents are advised to contact the Driver's Licensing Center of Prefecture first."

cristine,

im a british citizen and would like to know if my british license is valid in the philippines...

Chin,

Hi everyone. I'm Mongolian. Now I live and study in Japan. I see the Mongolia doesn't include the list of the IDP. Is it not possible to take IDP for Mongolian. Please help me, I want to know how to take valid IDP in Japan.

vin,

i am getting my idp from india and will be traveling to the uk. Do i need to register myself someplace when i am there or can i just go ahead and drive? Thanks.

keezheekoni,

hey me again i just forgot to say that yes am us citizen and its ma first time traveling too if that helps cuz am trying to get passport and visa very soon,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bye keezheekoni

keezheekoni,

hi um i was wondering if i can travel to india without a drivers licence can i just travel with a drivers permit instead????? my email is kaya_keezheekoni@yahoo.com plss any help? and wat if i had state i.d too? would that help am just now 18yrs in dec 27th so i havnt been 18 that long but i really need this imfo cuz my mom wont let me learn to drive yet and i am trying to go to india soon on my own so any help???? tnx keezheekoni

vijayta,

hi,i had license in india and i also have international license..now i am in U.S.A
so is there any need to give test for license here..

Sigamani,

Hi Am sigamani..Am working in India for past 10 years as driver..I want to apply for USA driver jobs not only USA for any other countries i like to work..Kindly tell me hw to apply for it n also let me know the procedure too..Hope someone helps me out..
Thanx

DK,

Changing from driving on the left to the right (or vice versa) is easy for most people - at first. The real problem comes when you get used to it.

Eye habits, and mental habits that go with driving on one side or the other don't change easily. Once you become relaxed in your new environment is when you are in danger of lapsing into your original habits.

I believe I saw studies some time ago indicating that the most dangerous period for tourists is after 2 - 3 weeks!

Steve,

I,m a Brit ( we drive on the left )

Took me 1 day to get used to driving on the right. Where do " months" come from?

Puneeth Joseph,

A person who drives a car in India cannot drive in the US with ease since everyone in the US drive on the right side. It takes months to get used to it anyway.

SJ,

I hold 2 licenses , both from the UAE and India . I am a visitor ...in Canada.... and i would like to know if I can use any one of these licenses to drive here? Or , is it possible to acquire an international license here with the help of what I already have ?
Thanks in advance for the response .

Elizabete,

Thanks, DK! We're still looking. Btw, Latvia, though a member of the League of Nations prior to being absorbed by the Soviet Union, only joined the UN in 1991 when the SU collapsed.

jeng,

can i exchange my Gambian international licence with the German one?

DK,

Elizabete, Latvia is a participant to the UN 1949. The IDP is probably given out by the local Automobile Association, at least that's a good place to start looking.

Elizabete,

Hi! Relatives of mine will be coming from the country of Latvia to the US for a visit. Do you have any idea where in Rīga (Latvia's capital) they could get an international driver's license? Thanks!

Don,

Omar, You couldmeet a cop that is a problem just about anywhere. I think the IDP should be OK. Just a matter of being careful.

Omar Martinez,

I have a US driver license and I'm going to spend some time in Ecuador I allready have my IDP but will that be enough I know that there are some police that do not respect any thing.

Admin,

Ranzy
check out our links on driving in the UAE here http://www.drivers.com/topic/152/

In particular the Arabian Automobile Association may be able to help.World travel Guides says you can use your IDP

RANZY,

I'LL BE WORKING IN UAE IN A MONTH OR TWO, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT UAE IS NOT BEEN LISTED ON THE 1949 UN CONVENTION. I HAVE ALREADY GOT MY IDP, IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITIES TO ABLE ME TO DRIVE OUR COMPANY CAR AROUND THERE WITHOUT BEING SUMMONED BY THE POLICE TRAFFIC OR WHAT EVER.

veronica velasco,

I HAVE A ECUADORIAN DRIVER LICENCE..(NOT INTERNATIONAL) BUT I´M LIVING IN GERMANY RIGHT NOW FOR ONE YEAR..CAN I EXCHANGE MY LICENCE FOR A GERMAN LICENCE? OR DRIVE WITH MY ACTUAL DRIVER LICENCE HERE_?

DK,

I think so, if it's in english

mat,

in this it mention like ireland garda accept indian licence.is it?

prasad Dalvi,

A holder of a international driving permit can drive a car in india without getting himself registered with indian registered licensing authority.

shah,

hi i have mexican driving licence ,mexican transport do no authorise any international driving licence for private car holders ,what i have to do for driving in USA legally.
Thanks

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DK,

Henrik, I think you have to try each state. They have theor own licensing systems. However, if you want one Itorganization to contact, this is it.
http://www.drivers.com/topic/62/
Click on
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA

represents licensing and vehicle administration agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada. This site offers a clickable map with links to local agencies by state and province. These are the organizations to approach if you need information about licensing rules in your area.

Some of the other organizations listed here might help also.

Henrik,

I have a german international truck drivers license , in which us state can i drive with it ? I now live in the states.i would like to work as a truck driver again.

Marshall Lentini,

"Someone told me that some states honor foreing drivers license. If that's the case, do I need an IDP? and where can I get it?"

You have to get it in or from Ecuador, not the US. It isn't mandatory, and in theory you may drive with only your Ecuadorian license, but the purpose of an international driver's permit (lower-case to distinguish it from the American IDP) is to "aid law-enforcement officials and others who need to know the actual content of the license." In other words: if you are stopped by a cop in, say, New York state, you will probably get by. But if you are stopped by a sheriff, let's say in Alabama, you will probably have to deal with some small-town bureaucracy. Getting an international permit would, again in theory - policemen aren't lawyers, and don't know the law beyond what it takes to cover their asses - protect you in such a situation, where the officer may be more inclined to fill his quota than understand that most US states have agreements to honor foreign licenses.

Marshall Lentini,

"Any one could tell me why these two countries have a different permit?"

Uruguay is to an extent an economic appendage of Brasil, so they are obliged to follow the latter in some of its commercial policies. For example, the bulk of yerba mate in Uruguay comes from southern Brasil, and as this is a staple product, it makes more sense that Uruguay accept Brasil's permit than require the more popular IDP from Brasilian truckers. Brasil has its own permit, in the first place, because it is historically a different political entity from the other Latin American states, and though at present it is eager to combine to an extent with the others on economic policies, it strives to maintain its own ways and superior economic status.

Just pay the extra $15 if you really want to drive in there. Or have some cash handy for "para sobornar".

Ronald,

I'll be spending the next 3-4 months in USA (NY-NJ-CT)I'm from Ecuador and in my city, Guayaquil, I couldn't get an IDP because I couldn't find an office there. Can I drive here using my valid ecuadorian license. Someone told me that some states honor foreing drivers license. If that's the case, do I need an IDP? and where can I get it?

gdgupta,

whether holder of a international driving permit can drive a car in india without getting himself registered with indian registered licensing authority?

Maria,

I will traveling to Brazil next month and
I would like to know the difference between International Driving Permit and Inter-American Driving Permit. I know that
Brazil and Uruguay only accept the Inter-American one. Any one could tell me why these two countries have a different
permit?
Thanks

Marshall Lentini,

Incorrect: BRAZIL and URUGUAY recognize ONLY the "Inter-American Driving Permit", also available from AAA. **DO NOT** get the standard IDP if you intend to drive in either country. Every AAA IDP app will contain this footnote.


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