Louisiana
LouisianaHow to get an International Driving Permit in Louisiana
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Louisiana license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Louisiana license, carried together with it. Louisiana drivers pair the IDP with their Louisiana license wherever destination law requires one.
France is woven into Louisiana culture, and it requires an IDP with a US license — as does Mexico, the other big trip from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. AAA branch coverage across Louisiana varies by parish and has been shrinking, so the online route wins: our IDP booklet is issued against your Louisiana license without an office in sight. The IDP itself is the multilingual translation of your existing license, issued in the official UN-convention format and carried alongside it.
Last reviewed June 2026
Louisiana drivers — common questions
01
Do Louisiana license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Louisiana license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Louisiana license, carried together with it. Louisiana drivers pair the IDP with their Louisiana license wherever destination law requires one.
02
Can I get an IDP in Louisiana without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Louisiana license details, pay, and your digital IDP booklet is emailed to you in as fast as 8 minutes. No appointment and no branch visit.
03
Which convention covers Louisiana licenses abroad?
Louisiana licenses are issued in the United States, which is party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic — so your IDP is issued in the 1949 format recognized in most countries worldwide.
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