Minnesota
MinnesotaHow to get an International Driving Permit in Minnesota
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Minnesota license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Minnesota license, carried together with it. Pair the IDP with your Minnesota license abroad — separately, neither document gets you a rental car where an IDP is required.
MSP's long-haul routes make Japan a natural trip for Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth travelers, and Italy fills the summer schedule — both require an IDP with a US license. AAA branch coverage in Minnesota varies and has been shrinking; your Minnesota license works with our online IDP booklet, with nothing to visit and nothing to mail. 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
Minnesota drivers — common questions
01
Do Minnesota license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Minnesota license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Minnesota license, carried together with it. Pair the IDP with your Minnesota license abroad — separately, neither document gets you a rental car where an IDP is required.
02
Can I get an IDP in Minnesota without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Minnesota 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 Minnesota licenses abroad?
Minnesota 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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