What is an International Driver’s License?

Also known as International Driving Permit (IDP)

Traveling the world without relying on public transportation make sure you carry your international driver’s license 

An IDL is a legal requirement when you want to drive a rental car in various foreign countries. It is also considered a travel document for your safety as well as ease of travel. The IDL is designed with the purpose to use anywhere as well, as any foreigner (English or non-English) can easily understand this. 

The process is very simple, and you do not need to take the test, you need to be 18+ and have a valid driver’s license. 

Our application process is very simple. The positive part is you can get this IDL within 15 min to 2 hours (During office hours). You simply need to follow the process that contains an application form, fill-up the form, and attach one copy of your valid driver’s license. Attach your color photo and a copy of your handwritten signature. You can also apply online it will take a minimum of 5-10 minutes, and we will provide the IDL within half an hour. You can also download the form and can follow the above-given process. 

Reasons to Obtain an International Driving Permits

As stated above, driving can be an exquisite ride if you set yourself for the risks and legalize your trip. However, without an international driving permit, you might face unprecedented situations that might jeopardize the whole journey. For that, there are various valuable reasons to obtain one, and here are a few:

• Avoid the risk of receiving a huge fine. Driving in a foreign country with no permit may subject the driver to face legal complications or confiscate their car. If stopped by a country’s authority and they couldn’t present their permit and existing license, they may pay a huge fine or even face deportation in some cases. 
• It could be used as an identity. The International Driving Permit is proof that you hold a valid license for driving in your home country, which considerably counts as a form of proof of identity. If you lose legal identification or experience passport theft, you may use your permit to save yourself and your family from a great ordeal. 
• Eases Communication. One of the International Driving Permit’s great perks is to list all needed information on the permit in 10 languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, German, Arabic, Italian, Swedish, and Portuguese). So, if you are stopped by an authority figure—in a country that  you ‘wouldn’t have to worry about explaining that you are driving legally on their land. Instead, just presenting the permit should solve the issue. 
• Permits are required by car rental companies. So even if you are not taking a road trip to a foreign country but planning on renting a car when you arrive, having a permit is crucial. Most car rental agencies won’t authorize your rental transaction unless you present a certified document that’s internationally approved to give you a car. 
• An IDP is only needed if you are planning to drive outside your home country.
• Some specific states in the U.S (California, Massachusetts, and Arizona) may ask for an international driving permit to allow you to drive on their roads, but other states do not.
• Even though a permit is your getaway ticket to drive in a foreign country, you need to double-check all driving laws and regulations for the country you are visiting to consider all odds. 
• Your IDP is not proof of your driving skill. It’s just a permit. That’s why you need to have the driving license on you and present both to any legal authority
• Countries are different in languages and culture, but driving rules and habits are also different. For instance, in the U.S, all passengers on foot are only permitted to cross the road on the Zebra crossing, while in some overseas countries—especially third-world ones— zebra crossing is not an integral part of the road. So, getting mentally and psychologically ready before choosing to drive in another country might save you from traffic infractions. 
• If you are not a resident in any U.S. state or coming on a visit, you won’t issue an IDP for the legal authorities. Instead, you’ll have to publish your IDP in compliance with your country’s legal rules.

When do I need an International Driver’s license?

An IDL is needed or recommended in over 174 countries. You will need it when you’re planning to drive in any country from the list of these 174 countries.

What is an International Driving Permit idp

An IDP is a legal document for motoring authorities outside of your country to understand your driver’s license in their language. If you wish to drive in same country or cross border as a foreign visitor, then you must have an IDL and use it as a local license to drive legally.

we are an authorized idp issuing organizations

How can I get an international license?

An international license will allow you to drive to the country where your license is not valid, like in Italy and most of the European Union, the United Kingdom Brazil, Japan, and other countries. Simply you have to apply online for the IDL, and in the next few hours, it will be in your email so you will be able to travel to your desired country.

you can get your IDP in 2 ways

if you hold a u.s driver’s license you can go to the local office of american automobile association which is approved by the united states government to issue IDP you need to bring your us driver’s license from your state motor vehicle, bring two passport photos to your local aaa branch but keep in mind you must be a member of the aaa branch in order to use the service the process takes 2-4 hours depends on the aaa branch after you completed application and pay with money order

or be smart and choose to apply online using our valid form and rest assured we are an idp issuing organization licensed by the UN and regulated by the road traffic approved by 174 country’s government and receive your Digital IDP in less than two hours and your Booklet and Id Card will be posted the same day

What are the advantages on an IDL?

An IDL is important for tourists who wants to drive abroad in a country that speaks a foreign language. You will need your current driver’s license in addition to an IDL to rent a vehicle without any confusion.