Select where your licence was issued and where you're driving — get the International Driving Permit rules for 150+ countries, instantly.
150+
Countries covered
2 min
To check & apply
$39.00
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How the IDP checker works
Every result comes from our country-by-country dataset of International Driving Permit rules — which UN road-traffic convention each destination signed (1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna), which side of the road it drives on, its minimum driving age, and what police and rental agencies expect from foreign drivers. The same data powers our 150+ country driving guides, and every verdict links straight to the full guide for your destination.
How do I know if I need an International Driving Permit?
Pick your destination in the checker above. It tells you whether an IDP is required, recommended or not recognized there, based on the UN convention each country signed — the same data behind our 150+ country driving guides.
Is this IDP checker free?
Yes — checking requirements is completely free, for as many countries as you like. You only pay if you decide to order an IDP.
What if my destination says "recommended" instead of "required"?
It means the country accepts many foreign licences on their own, but police and rental desks often still ask for an IDP — especially when your licence is not in the local language or Latin alphabet. Most travelers carry one to avoid rental refusals and roadside friction.
How fast can I get an IDP if the checker says I need one?
You can order online in about 5 minutes and receive your digital IDP within minutes, from $39.00. An optional printed booklet ships worldwide.
Is the checker information up to date?
The dataset is maintained against the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna convention lists and reviewed regularly. Rules can change, so always confirm with an official source before you travel — every result links to the full country guide.
Checked your destination? Get your IDP in minutes
Digital issuance plus optional worldwide shipping — ready before you fly.
Information only, not legal advice. Rules and acceptance change — confirm with the official authority of your destination before you travel. An IDP is a translation companion to your national licence, never a replacement for it.
