Recognised in 150+ countries worldwide

Your international
drivers license, fast.

Valid in over 150 countries. Get a digital copy in minutes, print one at home, or receive the hard-copy booklet by post.

What is an International Drivers License?

An International Drivers License — officially called the International Driving Permit (IDP) — is a certified translation of your national driving license, recognised in over 150 countries under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Always carry it alongside your original license.

Our products

Three ways to get your international drivers license

Same official document, three delivery options. Pick whatever suits your trip.

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Digital IDP

A certified PDF straight to your inbox — ready in minutes. Show it on your phone at the car hire desk.

€19 one-time
What you get:
📱 Digital permit (PDF)
  • ✓ In your inbox within 5 minutes
  • ✓ Show on your phone
  • ✓ Download again anytime
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Official Hard-Copy IDP

Printed on certified booklet paper with real ink stamps, sent to your door. Required in Australia, Japan and India.

€49 incl. shipping
What you get:
📋 Official hard-copy by post
🖨️ Print-ready PDF included free
📱 Digital permit included free
  • ✓ Real stamps on certified paper
  • ✓ Delivered in 3–5 business days
  • ✓ Valid in all 150+ countries

Get your international drivers license in under 5 minutes

Fill in your details, send us your documents, pay — and you're good to go.

1

Check your countries

See exactly which permit type each of your destinations accepts, and for how long.

2

Fill in your details

Name, address, licence info — takes about two minutes.

3

Upload your photos

A clear photo of your face and both sides of your license. That's all we need.

4

Pay & confirm

Choose how you'd like to pay. Your order is placed the moment payment goes through.

5

Receive your permit

Digital and printable versions arrive within minutes. Hard-copy is with you in 3–5 days.

Country checker

Where are you using your international drivers license?

Select your license country and destinations — we'll tell you exactly what you need.

Apply for your international drivers license

Fill in your details and we'll have your international drivers license ready as fast as possible.

1. Your details
2. Your driving license
3. Your photos

Make sure everything is sharp and well-lit. If something isn't right, we'll let you know straight away.

Your portrait

License — front

License — back

4. Validity period
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1 year
Most destinations
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3 years
Long stays & expats

A 1-year permit is sufficient for most holiday destinations.

5. Choose your permit
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Digital
€19
🖨️
Print at home
€29
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Official hard-copy
€49

Digital copy always included with printed and hard-copy orders.

6. Payment
Total€29

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International drivers license — frequently asked questions

Everything people ask before applying — answered clearly and honestly.

Yes. The international drivers license (officially called the IDP) is based on the 1949 Geneva Convention and the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic — signed by over 150 countries. It must always be carried alongside your original national driving license.
Countries including the United States, Australia, Japan, India, Thailand, the UAE and Indonesia require or strongly recommend one. Within the EU, your national license is generally sufficient. Use the country checker above to see exact requirements for your destinations.
Yes — "international drivers license", "international driving license" and "international driving permit" all refer to the same document. The official term under international treaty is International Driving Permit (IDP). It is always used alongside your national license.
The digital version is a certified PDF you show on your phone. The print-at-home version is the same PDF printed on paper. The official hard-copy is printed on certified booklet paper with real ink stamps and sent to your door — required in countries like Australia, Japan and India.
Digital and print-at-home versions land in your inbox within minutes. Hard-copy permits are shipped within 1 business day and arrive in 3–5 business days. Add express shipping at checkout for delivery in 1–2 business days.
Most major car rental companies — Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise — require an international drivers license when renting outside your home country, especially outside the EU.
If your portrait is unclear, your license unreadable, or you've selected a category that doesn't appear on your license, you'll get an email explaining exactly what to fix — with a direct link to resubmit. No need to pay again.
Up to 3 years, or until your national driving license expires — whichever comes first. Some countries cap it at 1 year (Australia, Japan and the US for example). The country checker shows the exact limit per destination.
If your application can't be processed and we're unable to resolve it, you'll get a full refund. Once a digital permit has been issued it can't be refunded. For hard-copy orders not yet shipped, contact support@licenseabroad.com.