Pennsylvania
PennsylvaniaHow to get an International Driving Permit in Pennsylvania
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Pennsylvania license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Pennsylvania license, carried together with it. Pennsylvania license holders carry the IDP next to the license itself everywhere the permit is required.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both fly direct to Europe, and Harrisburg travelers connect through them — Italy and Greece lead the bookings, and both require an IDP for US license holders. AAA branch coverage across Pennsylvania varies and walk-in service has been shrinking, so the online booklet, issued against your Pennsylvania license, is the practical route. 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
Pennsylvania drivers — common questions
01
Do Pennsylvania license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Pennsylvania license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Pennsylvania license, carried together with it. Pennsylvania license holders carry the IDP next to the license itself everywhere the permit is required.
02
Can I get an IDP in Pennsylvania without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania licenses abroad?
Pennsylvania 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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