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International Driving Permit

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Are you planning on renting a car during your trip overseas? You need to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) before you go.

Why Do I Need an International Driving Permit?

It is illegal to drive without a valid license and automobile insurance in most countries. However, many countries do not recognize a US driver’s license. Luckily, about 150 countries consider an International Driver’s Permit to be a valid form of identification when operating a motor vehicle. This document contains your name, photo, and driver information. It also translates your information into 10 different languages, which is a great assistance if you do not speak the local language.

How Do I Obtain My International Driving Permit?

Passport Health can obtain this document for you. All you will need to do is to send us:

  • International Driving Permit Application Form
  • 2 Passport sized photos
  • Clear copy of your current driver’s license, front and back

See the map below to learn whether your destination honors the IDP

Map of Countries that accept international driving permits (IDP)

Honors the IDP
Does not honor the IDP

 

Countries that do not observe IDP’s

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Brazil
  • China
  • Djibouti
  • Ethiopia
  • Iraq
  • Macedonia
  • Mongolia
  • Nigeria
    • Somalia
    • South Sudan
    • Timor-Leste
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