Virginia
VirginiaHow to get an International Driving Permit in Virginia
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Virginia license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Virginia license, carried together with it. Virginia license holders carry the IDP beside the license everywhere the permit is required of foreign motorists.
Arlington, Richmond, and Virginia Beach travelers have Dulles on their doorstep and Europe one flight away — Italy and Greece lead the bookings, and both require an IDP for US license holders. AAA branch coverage across Virginia varies by region and has been shrinking; your Virginia license works with our online IDP booklet directly. 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
Virginia drivers — common questions
01
Do Virginia license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Virginia license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Virginia license, carried together with it. Virginia license holders carry the IDP beside the license everywhere the permit is required of foreign motorists.
02
Can I get an IDP in Virginia without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Virginia 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 Virginia licenses abroad?
Virginia 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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