Countries

International Driving Permit by country
— where it's used

Select your destination to see country-specific International Driving Permit guidance — typical driving rules, rental-car expectations, and how visitor requirements are usually applied. Requirements can depend on where your licence was issued, its language, the vehicle you plan to drive, and local rules that change over time, so always confirm details on the destination's own guide before you travel. 42 destinations below have a dedicated guide; every other destination still lets you apply directly.

An International Driving Permit is used together with your original driving licence — it never replaces it, and how it's treated depends on your destination country, which in turn shapes the visitor requirements you'll encounter. That chain is different for every destination, which is why it's covered destination-by-destination below: open your country's guide for its specific, sourced requirements before you travel.

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An International Driving Permit is a translation and identity document — it does not replace your original driving licence, and you should carry both together. A rental company's own policy can differ from what local law actually requires in either direction, so a company asking for an IDP isn't the same as a legal requirement, and a company not asking for one doesn't mean it isn't required. Review your destination's guide above for its specific details, see our What is an IDP guide for the basics, check our FAQ for common questions, or read our sources and editorial methodology for how we verify what's published here.

Ready to apply for your International Driving Permit?

If your destination above has a dedicated guide, review it first for the specific details. Applying somewhere else, or a destination without a guide yet? You can still start your application for any destination.