International Driving Permit
Your license, readable in 189+ countries.
Most countries require an International Driving Permit alongside your home license. Without one, rental desks can turn you away and police can fine you. Order now, get the digital copy in 8 minutes, and the printed booklet follows by mail.
Submitted correctly or your money back. Fixed price, no hidden fees.
- Countries
- 189+
- Digital copy
- 8 min
- Fixed price
- $74
- Trustpilot
- 4.8★
What it is
Your home license, in the language the rental desk reads.
An International Driving Permit translates your driver's license into 12 languages. It doesn't replace your license. It travels with it, so rental counters, police, and border agents abroad can read your credentials without calling anyone.
189+ countries recognize it. Most rental-car companies abroad require it. Without one, you can be turned away at the counter or fined on the road.
What the booklet contains
- Your name, photo, and license details translated into 12 languages
- UN Convention-format gray booklet (1949 or 1968 convention)
- Issued under the 1949 and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Both in one booklet.
- Valid for 1 year from the date of issue
- Accepted by police, border agents, and rental-car companies worldwide
How it works
Three steps. Eight minutes to your inbox.
No government office. No waiting in line. Upload your license, pay once, get the digital copy immediately. The printed booklet follows by mail.
Upload your license.
Fill in your name and upload a photo of your current driver's license. Takes about 2 minutes.
Pay $74. Once.
Fixed price. No processing fees added at checkout. No subscription. Pay and you're done.
Digital copy in 8 minutes.
The digital International Driving Permit lands in your inbox in about 8 minutes. Use it immediately. The printed booklet ships by standard post and arrives within days.
Do you need one?
If you're renting a car, riding a scooter, or driving anywhere outside your home country, you probably need one. A few situations where it comes up.
Renting a car abroad
Most international rental companies require an International Driving Permit. Some will turn you away at the desk without one. Get it before you land, not after.
Driving in a country that doesn't read your script
If your license is in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or any non-Latin script, police in Europe or the Americas often can't verify it. The International Driving Permit translates it on the spot.
Long-stay expat or digital nomad
Staying more than a few weeks? Many countries require an International Driving Permit for any driving after 30 days on a tourist visa. A $74 permit is cheaper than the fine, and much cheaper than an impound.
Crossing borders by road
Border officials in many countries will ask for an International Driving Permit at land crossings. It's a 30-second check that you pass instantly when you have the right document.
Scooter or motorbike rental
Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico — rental shops in popular destinations often ask for an International Driving Permit before handing over the keys. This document covers motorbikes too.
Business travel with a rental
Business travelers who frequently rent abroad need an International Driving Permit every 12 months. Order it once, it covers every trip that year.
Pricing
One price. No surprises at checkout.
One fixed price. No add-ons, no processing fees, no "expedited" tier that charges more for the same thing. Everyone gets the digital copy in 8 minutes.
Includes digital copy + printed booklet by mail. Valid 1 year.
- Digital copy in your inbox in 8 minutes
- Printed booklet shipped by standard post
- Recognized in 189+ countries
- Real human support, by name. Not a bot.
- Submitted correctly or your money back
Fulfilled by our International Driving Permit partner. Issued under the 1949 and 1968 UN Conventions.
What to expect
From payment to permit, here's the timeline.
What happens between paying and driving.
Immediate: confirmation email
You receive a confirmation with your order number and the name of your Expedify support contact. If anything is off, that's who you message.
Within 8 minutes: your International Driving Permit
A PDF copy of your International Driving Permit lands in your inbox. You can save it to your phone, print it, or show it on-screen. Most rental desks accept digital.
Within days: printed booklet by mail
The physical gray booklet ships to your address. Delivery time depends on your country. You'll get a tracking number when it ships.
You're set for 1 year
Your International Driving Permit is valid for 12 months from the issue date. Use it on every trip. When it expires, the process takes 8 minutes again.
Support
Every order has a real name behind it.
Your order confirmation includes the first name of the Expedify team member handling your case. That person reads your messages and signs every reply. When something goes wrong, you reply to Sofia. Not a ticket number.
Sofia · Expedify support
"Your International Driving Permit is issued. You'll have the digital copy in a few minutes."
Illustrative example. Every order gets a named contact on our team.
Questions
What people ask before ordering.
Is an International Driving Permit the same as an international driver's license?
Yes, same document. "International driver's license" is the informal name. The official UN name is International Driving Permit. Whatever the rental desk or police officer calls it, this is it.
Do I need an International Driving Permitto drive in the United States?
The US doesn't require an International Driving Permitby law, but most rental companies operating there ask for one from foreign license holders. If you have a non-English license, an International Driving Permitmakes the rental process much faster. It's also useful if you're stopped by police in a state you're not familiar with.
How long is it valid?
Your International Driving Permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issue. It covers unlimited trips during that period. When it expires, getting a new one takes the same 8 minutes.
Can I use the digital copy or do I need the printed booklet?
Most rental desks accept the digital copy on your phone or a printout. The physical booklet is more widely accepted at border crossings and police stops in some regions. We send you both. Use whichever fits.
What if my order doesn't go through or there's an error?
Reply to your confirmation email. The named team member on your order will sort it. If your International Driving Permit is submitted incorrectly or we miss our stated delivery window, you get your money back.
Does the International Driving Permitreplace my home driver's license?
No. Always carry both. The International Driving Permit translates your license; it doesn't authorize you to drive on its own. If you're stopped, show the International Driving Permitand your original home license together.
More questions? Email [email protected] and a named team member will reply.
Get yours today
8 minutes from now, your International Driving Permit is in your inbox.
$74. One payment. Recognized in 189+ countries. Submitted correctly or your money back.
Questions? Email us and a real person replies.
