North Korea
North KoreaDriving in North Korea on a foreign licence
Choose your country of licence
Whether you need an International Driving Permit in North Korea depends on where your licence was issued. Pick your country of licence below for the exact verdict, the internationally recognised format North Korea accepts, and what to carry. An IDP is a certified translation of your national licence carried alongside the original, not a government-issued permit.
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Where is your licence from?
Tap your country of licence for the verdict for North Korea.
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Common questions
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Can I drive in North Korea on a foreign licence?
Visitors can usually drive in North Korea on a valid foreign licence, and an IDP is recommended — especially if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet. An IDP is a certified translation of your licence carried together with the original, not a government-issued permit. North Korea recognises the internationally recognised format. Choose your country of licence for the exact verdict.
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Which country of licence does this cover?
We answer driving in North Korea for 16 different countries of licence: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, NZ, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, UAE, UK, US. Each page gives the verdict, the convention basis, the rental-desk rule, and what to carry.
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How fast can I get an IDP for North Korea?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you travel to North Korea.
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