Before you travel
Country Limitations
IDP acceptance is not universal. Always verify current local rules before you travel.
This page is informational guidance, not legal advice. Rules can change without notice — confirm with local authorities or rental companies before your trip.
Generally not recognized
- North Korea
- South Korea
- Japan
Often require a printed booklet
Carry your domestic license too. A 1-year print booklet is commonly requested.
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Spain
- United Arab Emirates
- Indonesia
Special notes
- •Mainland China typically requires a local Chinese driver's license rather than a foreign license + IDP for driving.
- •Vietnam may require a 1968 Vienna Convention format IDP depending on enforcement.
- •Georgia is a higher-risk destination for this document. Public reference sources disagree, so confirm before you rely on self-drive there.
- •Some destinations depend on where your domestic license was issued and how long you will stay, not just the destination country alone.
- •Rental companies may set stricter internal policies than national law.
Our recommendations
- →Prefer print + digital for destinations known to ask for a physical booklet.
- →Confirm whether an official IDP from your home country is required, especially if local rules distinguish official permits from private translations.
- →Check our country guide pages for destination-specific caveats before you travel.
- →Contact Support if you are unsure which package fits your itinerary.
This page is trip-planning guidance, not a guarantee of legal acceptance. Rules and rental-desk practice can change without notice.