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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.