International Driving Document (IDD)

One document, several names

The United Nations road-traffic conventions define a single document: a permit that translates your national driving licence into the languages officials abroad can read. In English-speaking countries it is most often called an International Driving Permit; sellers and travellers also call it an International Driving Document, an international driver's licence, or an IDL. Whatever the label, the format, the contents and the way you use it — together with your original licence — are identical.

What the document contains

Your particulars (name, date and place of birth, residence), your photograph and signature, the vehicle categories you are licensed for (A motorcycles through E trailer combinations), and the translations of those details across the convention languages. Ours is delivered as a printable PDF booklet plus a wallet-size ID card with a QR code any official can scan to verify the permit number.

How to get yours

Check what your destination requires with our country checker, then apply online in about five minutes. The document arrives by email — as fast as 8 minutes with Express Processing, always within 2 hours.