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International Driving Permit Requirements by Country

Search or filter our full list of destinations to check whether an International Driving Permit is required, recommended, or not accepted.

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✅ Required

An IDP is required or strongly expected alongside your national driving license.

⚠️ Recommended

Not always legally mandatory, but car rental companies and local authorities will typically ask for it.

🇯🇵 Japan — special rule

Japan does not accept the standard IDP model — a JAF-certified translation is required instead.

❌ Not accepted

The IDP is not accepted in this country under current regulations.

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