What is an international driving license?
"International driving license" is the common name for the International Driving Permit (IDP) — an official translation of your national driver's licence into the languages of the UN 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna conventions. It lets police and rental agencies abroad read your licence. It does not replace your licence, so you carry both.
Who needs one?
Tourists and visitors driving or renting a car abroad, and anyone whose licence isn't in the local language or Latin alphabet. Check whether your destination requires one on our country driving-rules pages.
How to get your international driving license online
No office visit needed. Apply with your valid national licence and a photo, and we issue a digital certified translation in minutes — plus an optional printed booklet shipped to your door worldwide. Start your application.
Why International DL
- Instant digital issuance — ready before you fly.
- Certified multi-language translation in UN-convention format.
- Optional worldwide shipping of a physical booklet.
- Secure checkout, clear terms and refund guidelines.
Is an international driving license a real licence?
It is an official translation of your existing national licence (the International Driving Permit). It is recognised under the UN conventions but is always used together with your national licence.
How do I get an international driving license?
Apply online with your valid national licence and a photo. We issue a digital certified translation in minutes, with an optional printed booklet shipped worldwide.
How long does it last?
Typically 1–3 years from the date of issue, and only while your national licence remains valid.
Get your International Driving License today
Digital issuance plus optional worldwide shipping — ready before you fly.
Get my IDP →An IDP is a translation companion to your national licence, not a standalone government licence. Acceptance varies by country — confirm requirements before you travel.