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Your questions answered
An IDP is a translation document of your driver’s license in several languages. It is booklet that translates your driver’s license into a language your destination country understands. This allows foreign drivers to legally drive a private motor vehicle.
Some countries, car rental agencies, insurance companies, and/or traffic authorities may ask to see your IDP whenever you are abroad, so it is best to keep one handy at all times.
There are some countries that may or may not recognize your domestic driver's license but will officially recognize an IDP, which offers a local language translation of your valid license.
In some cases, the destination country's government may not require foreign visitors to have an IDP, but some car rental companies (such as Hertz, Avis, etc.) may require an international driving permit for you to rent a car. Take our quiz to ensure whether you need to translate your original driver’s license or contact your destination’s traffic authorities and offices for more information.
Our IDP follows the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. Most countries recognize the IDP if presented alongside your domestic driving license.
We recommend drivers from countries that use the non-Roman alphabet, like Thailand or Russia, get an IDP.
At present, our IDP is not recognized in North Korea, South Korea, and Japan. Countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) only accept one-year validity printed IDP.
Notably, China does not recognize international driver's licenses, and foreign drivers need to obtain a Chinese driver's license.
Applying for an IDP in your home country will vary and will most likely take 2-3 weeks, longer if you choose to mail your application than visit in person. Thus, applying for an international driving permit at least 6 months before your overseas trip is recommended.
Meanwhile, application via IDP Global usually takes less than 1 week via express shipping.
I wanted to renew my IDP and the one who assisted me is very helpful, concise, and easy to follow through her instructions. Thank you very much.
Process was simple and quick. Upgraded to the lifetime IDP for future trips. Questions regarding delivery were answered by the online chat immediately and fully. The digital IDP arrived within 5 minutes - the whole process was seamless. Very satisfied with the service
IDP Global was exceptional. Last Friday I applied for an international drivers license. Late that Friday night I noticed that I had entered the wrong year for my birth date. At once I sent them an email. Today, three business days later, I received my international license in the mail with the correct birth date. Customer service is great
I had a wonderful customer service experience with idp global. My international license was delivered quickly and accurately. When I had confusion around the ordering process and requested a partial refund the customer service team was swift and kind in accommodating my request. I would certainly recommend them to others.
