Incorrect: BRAZIL and URUGUAY recognize ONLY the "Inter-American Driving Permit", also available from AAA. **DO NOT** get the standard IDP if you intend to drive in either country. Every AAA IDP app will contain this footnote.

Thanks Marshall.

Here's a link to the AAA page
http://www.aaafoundation.org/resources/index.cfm?button=permits#SouthAm

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I will traveling to Brazil next month and
I would like to know the difference between International Driving Permit and Inter-American Driving Permit. I know that
Brazil and Uruguay only accept the Inter-American one. Any one could tell me why these two countries have a different
permit?
Thanks

whether holder of a international driving permit can drive a car in india without getting himself registered with indian registered licensing authority?

I'll be spending the next 3-4 months in USA (NY-NJ-CT)I'm from Ecuador and in my city, Guayaquil, I couldn't get an IDP because I couldn't find an office there. Can I drive here using my valid ecuadorian license. Someone told me that some states honor foreing drivers license. If that's the case, do I need an IDP? and where can I get it?

"Any one could tell me why these two countries have a different permit?"

Uruguay is to an extent an economic appendage of Brasil, so they are obliged to follow the latter in some of its commercial policies. For example, the bulk of yerba mate in Uruguay comes from southern Brasil, and as this is a staple product, it makes more sense that Uruguay accept Brasil's permit than require the more popular IDP from Brasilian truckers. Brasil has its own permit, in the first place, because it is historically a different political entity from the other Latin American states, and though at present it is eager to combine to an extent with the others on economic policies, it strives to maintain its own ways and superior economic status.

Just pay the extra $15 if you really want to drive in there. Or have some cash handy for "para sobornar".

"Someone told me that some states honor foreing drivers license. If that's the case, do I need an IDP? and where can I get it?"

You have to get it in or from Ecuador, not the US. It isn't mandatory, and in theory you may drive with only your Ecuadorian license, but the purpose of an international driver's permit (lower-case to distinguish it from the American IDP) is to "aid law-enforcement officials and others who need to know the actual content of the license." In other words: if you are stopped by a cop in, say, New York state, you will probably get by. But if you are stopped by a sheriff, let's say in Alabama, you will probably have to deal with some small-town bureaucracy. Getting an international permit would, again in theory - policemen aren't lawyers, and don't know the law beyond what it takes to cover their asses - protect you in such a situation, where the officer may be more inclined to fill his quota than understand that most US states have agreements to honor foreign licenses.

I have a german international truck drivers license , in which us state can i drive with it ? I now live in the states.i would like to work as a truck driver again.

Henrik, I think you have to try each state. They have theor own licensing systems. However, if you want one Itorganization to contact, this is it.
http://www.drivers.com/topic/62/
Click on
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA

represents licensing and vehicle administration agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada. This site offers a clickable map with links to local agencies by state and province. These are the organizations to approach if you need information about licensing rules in your area.

Some of the other organizations listed here might help also.

hi i have mexican driving licence ,mexican transport do no authorise any international driving licence for private car holders ,what i have to do for driving in USA legally.
Thanks

ahshkh75@hotmail.com

A holder of a international driving permit can drive a car in india without getting himself registered with indian registered licensing authority.

in this it mention like ireland garda accept indian licence.is it?

I think so, if it's in english

I HAVE A ECUADORIAN DRIVER LICENCE..(NOT INTERNATIONAL) BUT I´M LIVING IN GERMANY RIGHT NOW FOR ONE YEAR..CAN I EXCHANGE MY LICENCE FOR A GERMAN LICENCE? OR DRIVE WITH MY ACTUAL DRIVER LICENCE HERE_?

I'LL BE WORKING IN UAE IN A MONTH OR TWO, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT UAE IS NOT BEEN LISTED ON THE 1949 UN CONVENTION. I HAVE ALREADY GOT MY IDP, IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITIES TO ABLE ME TO DRIVE OUR COMPANY CAR AROUND THERE WITHOUT BEING SUMMONED BY THE POLICE TRAFFIC OR WHAT EVER.

Ranzy
check out our links on driving in the UAE here http://www.drivers.com/topic/152/

In particular the Arabian Automobile Association may be able to help.World travel Guides says you can use your IDP

Veronica
check this site
http://germany.usembassy.gov/germany/services/driving_in_germany.html

I have a US driver license and I'm going to spend some time in Ecuador I allready have my IDP but will that be enough I know that there are some police that do not respect any thing.

Omar, You couldmeet a cop that is a problem just about anywhere. I think the IDP should be OK. Just a matter of being careful.

Hi! Relatives of mine will be coming from the country of Latvia to the US for a visit. Do you have any idea where in Rīga (Latvia's capital) they could get an international driver's license? Thanks!

Elizabete, Latvia is a participant to the UN 1949. The IDP is probably given out by the local Automobile Association, at least that's a good place to start looking.

can i exchange my Gambian international licence with the German one?

Thanks, DK! We're still looking. Btw, Latvia, though a member of the League of Nations prior to being absorbed by the Soviet Union, only joined the UN in 1991 when the SU collapsed.

I hold 2 licenses , both from the UAE and India . I am a visitor ...in Canada.... and i would like to know if I can use any one of these licenses to drive here? Or , is it possible to acquire an international license here with the help of what I already have ?
Thanks in advance for the response .

A person who drives a car in India cannot drive in the US with ease since everyone in the US drive on the right side. It takes months to get used to it anyway.

I,m a Brit ( we drive on the left )

Took me 1 day to get used to driving on the right. Where do " months" come from?

Changing from driving on the left to the right (or vice versa) is easy for most people - at first. The real problem comes when you get used to it.

Eye habits, and mental habits that go with driving on one side or the other don't change easily. Once you become relaxed in your new environment is when you are in danger of lapsing into your original habits.

I believe I saw studies some time ago indicating that the most dangerous period for tourists is after 2 - 3 weeks!

Hi Am sigamani..Am working in India for past 10 years as driver..I want to apply for USA driver jobs not only USA for any other countries i like to work..Kindly tell me hw to apply for it n also let me know the procedure too..Hope someone helps me out..
Thanx

hi,i had license in india and i also have international license..now i am in U.S.A
so is there any need to give test for license here..

hi um i was wondering if i can travel to india without a drivers licence can i just travel with a drivers permit instead????? my email is kaya_keezheekoni@yahoo.com plss any help? and wat if i had state i.d too? would that help am just now 18yrs in dec 27th so i havnt been 18 that long but i really need this imfo cuz my mom wont let me learn to drive yet and i am trying to go to india soon on my own so any help???? tnx keezheekoni

hey me again i just forgot to say that yes am us citizen and its ma first time traveling too if that helps cuz am trying to get passport and visa very soon,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bye keezheekoni

i am getting my idp from india and will be traveling to the uk. Do i need to register myself someplace when i am there or can i just go ahead and drive? Thanks.

Hi everyone. I'm Mongolian. Now I live and study in Japan. I see the Mongolia doesn't include the list of the IDP. Is it not possible to take IDP for Mongolian. Please help me, I want to know how to take valid IDP in Japan.

im a british citizen and would like to know if my british license is valid in the philippines...

Chin, We have information on resources for IDP here
http://www.drivers.com/article/207/

Here's what it says about Japan

"In Japan, International Driving Permits are issued by the Public Safety Commission of each prefecture (province). In Tokyo, for example, permits are issued by the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission. Japanese residents are advised to contact the Driver's Licensing Center of Prefecture first."

I have a german truck license for 27 years can i drive with my license in the usa and work as an truckdriver

Can a visitor take truck licence in Canada?

i hold a international driving permit from india. I need a light drivers job for a car or a van in london

I am having valid driving license of India. Need to know if I can use the same (without international permit) in Europe especially in Germany? Tell me the best and fastest option to get valid permit.

Im mexican living in Germany. I lost an American Drivers licence from Utah which was expired 1991.(when I was student)
Does any one know how long the Americans keep the records from an old drivers licence in order to just make a renovation?
What is the way to have an American drivers licence?
What kind of inmigation status I have to have to get it.

I have a valid UAE Driving Licence and i can drive vehicle in india with the same licence?

I´m from Germany,and I have a european licence. Can I drive in the USA with this licsence over there?
Thank you for responding to my question
Ramona from Germany

my florida drivers license has been revoked till 2011.
am i able to get an international drivers license?

Hey Sidney, How'd that happen? You can't do it legally. An international Driving Permit is only a translation of your regular driving license from wherever you reside.You HAVE TO GET a valid license first.

can i drive in tanzania with my canadian drivers licence?

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Hello, my husband has a Heavy Good Vehicle class 3 licence in britain, if he gets an internatinal licence, will that carry over to Canada?

Also if he takes his Heavy goods vechile licence in canada, can he obtain an international licence to carry to another country.

Regards

Can I drive in Serbia with my Canadian driver license.Thanks.

I am in Poland for holidays and I have a valid UAE driveing licence issued in Dubai, Can I drive a rent a car in Poland ?

Mike,
You should be able to drive in Serbia with your Canadian license. I believe up to 90 days

here's what AutoEurope say about renting in Poland
"In Poland you must be 21 years old and have had a valid driver’s license for at least 1 year accompanied by an international driver's license in order to rent a vehicle through Auto Europe."

Hi I have russian driving license(international)may I drive in France and for how long?thank you

Katerina,

The International Driving License is good for 12 months. It should allow you to drive in France for up to 12 months but if it expires sooner you may have to renew.

Hello, am a ghanaina living in belgium, but i have a ghanaian international driving license, but i can not use it in belgium, so what should i do toget USA IDL to use in the world,my mail is watarah5gh@yahoo.com

Hi
I have an international driving license from India.Can I drive in Republic of Ireland with that licence???

I have an international driving permit issued in Thailand. Can I drive in baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with this licence? Thanks.

Jiji , re driving in Ireland on an IDP, Ireland is a signatory to the UN convention on the IDP, but you must have a clean driving record and be 21 years old at least

I believe any country on the list above can give a valid IDP to any licensed citizen and this will be accepted in any other country on the list but the best place to check is with car rental companies.

china legal driving car if you have a idp plus a drivers licence from south africa ,been driving here 4 months now

bought one car here but dont know if legal to drive in china ,as it is not listed

Ihave legal driving car from china,
may I drive in Republic of Ireland?

To KWADWO above - you can't get a USA international driving permit unless you get a USA driving license first.

I have IDP from India.In september my IDP is going to expire.So I have to take a
drivers lisence in massachusets.
My question is do I need to give the road test or written exam is enough.
In Newjursey if u have IDP you need not give the road test only written exam is enough.
Is that the same in Massachusets?

Sir,

We are the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of
Nigeria (IPMAN) that has investment in oil and gas industries, which
constitute one of our prominent stakes holding in the countryâ™s economy.

It has more than 36; 000 members in Nigeria and they own most of the
petrol stations in Nigeria . The Association wants a reputable truck
company where we can purchase fairly used or new trucks, these actually
prompt this letter.



The trucks we would prefer are the Mercedes trucks, Mack, DAF, MAN
Diesel, Scania and Volvo trucks. The capacity would be between
33,000-37,000 liters or more than and we would buy between 15 to 20
trucks
depending on the trucks found, their prices and their qualities will be
considered.Also the Association wants to purchase Oil material such as
lubrication.



We therefore want you to give us details information on what you have
at the moment and their prices.

However, our association will like to send some important executives
who are to come for examining and the purchase.

Your prompt response to this request shall be appreciated.



Thank you for your advance co-operation,

Best Regards,



HRH Dr. Harford Agana

IPMAN Vice Chairman Operations.

Email:hrhdrharfordagana@yahoo.com

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Hi Ths is sigamani working as a driver in India for past 10 years ..I have inidia license of work experience for more than 10 years ..I wanted to knw thru where v can apply for USA truck jobs ..I would lovge to work in USA ..Kindly tell me ..My mobile number is 91974449335 and my mail id is priyadharsana@gmail.com

i'm a british citizen thinking about moving to the USA.....will my british drivers licence work over there?

Yes it will Audrey. The amount of time depends on the state. They vary a little. Check http://www.drivers.com/article/639/

i worked in saudi arabia for a period of 3 years from 1990 t 1995 in a company and went vacation in the year 1995 to united states,,,and was not able back to saudi arabia as my visa status expired in united states, i sent an application to my company's manager to renew my visa status, they disageed.
Now after 12 years i am back to saudi arabia on visit visa. Can i claim my money to my company in whic i worked near about 4 years.
please suggest ?

my sister is going to rent a car in germany does she need to get a interntational drivers licence???

to add to comment above, she has a TXDL from US, will she need to get an intl driving permit for Germany she will be there 2 wks and will be renting a car. Does she need it now or can she get one from the car rental in Germany?

I have a Korean drivers license. Is this valid for driving rental cars in Japan? If I need an International Drivers Permit, where can I purchase an IDP here in Korea?

When traveling abroad it's always a good idea to get an international lic. especially if traveling to a country with a different language.

In other words, Lisa shoud get an IDP from her home state of Texas. The IDP (the official one!!) is only given by the country in which you hold your origianl license.

Very good article keep up the good work

Hi, I am staying in Pittsburgh,PA.
I have an International Driving Licence from India and I want to get a car on rent. So can I drive with an IDL by renting a car. And can I help my friend in driving practice who just got a learner's permit from DMV,PA.

Please mail me @ rakeshf1@yahoo.com

Rakesh,

Your IDP is good for a year from the time you arrived in PA but once you become a resident I think you have to get a PA license. Better check with the PA about teaching someone. Go here and click on Pennsylvania link http://www.drivers.com/article/639/

Hi,I have valid Indian Driving Licence which has 13 years old and current International Driving Permit issued in India.Now iam in Ireland .can I drive with IDP in Ireland? is it acceptable by Gardai?

since both Ireland adn India are signatories to the U.S. road traffic convention treaty your license should be good in Ireland.

However, if you are a resident in Ireland on a more permanent basis you wouldneed to check. The Automobile Association should be able to tell you.

HELLO I HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION OFDRIVERS LICENSE CAN I USE THIS TO DRIVE IN REPUBLIC OF IRELAND IF I CAN FOR HOW MANY YEARS. PLEASE EMAIL ME VERONICABUGAYAO@YAHOO.IE WAITING FOR YOUR ADVICE THANK YOU

If I have a Visa from Peru, coming to the United States, Can I apply for a Drivers License in Florida?

i have IDP, and HGV from india, i will be visiting canada next month on visit visa, can i apply job as truck driver, if anyone can put some light on this........

hi, i have the US state license. Can i drive in india with this license

Ash, you need the International Driving License. Check the INDAX tips link on this page ..
http://www.drivers.com/topic/176/

here's a quote

"The police in some areas (Goa, I've heard, is bad) enjoy catching foreign tourists driving without a valid international permit. They are mostly interested in the "donation" you will be forced to cough up for them to look the other way."

Have just obtained an Internat'l Driver Permit in connection with my US Florida valid license through the post from AATA in California.They indicate the validity to be one year. I am in Italy for some 18 months more and have read on Italian IDT info? that the new Model of IDT is valid for three years. AATA say they know nothing about this. What is the TRUTH on this matter?tyz8w

i m indian and i have international driving lincence , which issued from india >>>> but its going to expair , now a days i m living in ireland , so wat to do now < is here any possibalty to make a IDP from ireland?????

Pankaj
You can renew yoru Indian IDP but you can only get an Irish IDP if yo have an Irish license

I have international driving license from pakistan. How long i can drive in UK. Can i hire cars on international driving license.

is my indian license valid in france for driving as a tourist? will be hiring a car. have driven in the uk with it.

dhiren, your Indian license should be OK in France, but if it is not in English then you should get an International License.You can get more info in our "Driving in France" section
http://www.drivers.com/topic/170/

Do you have to have an international driving permit to drive in Greece? Or will the government recognize a US driver's license?

Travelcoord, officially we are told the an International Driving Permit is mandatory if renting a car in Greece, but informally a valid license from the U.S. would be accepted by some renters. However, problems could be encountered if the only license you have is in English and cannot be understood by police if an incident occurs. The International permit is advised and if you stay in Greece longer than 6 months you will need to convert to a Greek license.

Check out section on Driving in Greece
http://www.drivers.com/topic/198/

Hello friends, I will be travelling to Pennsylvania US, for 2 weeks on a business trip. I have a valid 2 & 4 wheeler driving license from India valid till 2020. Can I drive in US without a IDP?

i recently moved from india and settled in france. i have my indian driving license..is it okay to exchange my indian license to french one?

Mohd
You should be OK in Pennsylvania but Check also here

http://www.drivershandbook.com/topic/52/

William , you will find a link to this information in our DRIVING IN FRANCE section at
http://www.drivers.com/topic/170/

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i wanted to work in canada/australia
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I have a friend coming to Canada on a work visa from Jamaica. Can he drive here with an inter. driving permit?

Sure TT, both Canada and Jamaica have signed the UN treaty

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i HAVE INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT... IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I LEARNED TO DRIVE... DO I AM ABLE TO USE IT TO GO TO DRIVING SCHOOL TO GET A FEW LESSONS?