International Driving Permit for Japanese drivers
Do Japanese drivers need an International Driving Permit? Where your Japan licence is accepted abroad and how to get your IDP online in minutes.
Do Japanese drivers need an IDP?
Japanese driving licences are not issued in the Latin alphabet, so an International Driving Permit is essential when you drive abroad. Many countries legally require an official translation of your licence, and rental agencies will ask to see it. An International Driving Permit is an official translation of your national licence into multiple languages — it never replaces your home licence, so always carry both, along with your passport.
How to get your IDP as a Japanese driver
You don't need to visit an office. Get your International Driving Permit online with International DL in minutes — we translate your licence into the official UN-convention languages and issue your IDP digitally, ready before you fly.
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Driving rules change and can vary by destination and nationality. Always confirm the current requirements with the embassy or official transport authority of your destination before you travel.