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Does National require an International Driving Permit?

National policy

Asks for a licence translation for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local rules call for one.

Business-traveller brand known for Emerald Aisle. An International Driving Permit is an official translation of your national licence; it removes any doubt at the National counter and keeps you compliant with local law.

How National's IDP policy works globally: National states that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is commonly requested in select countries and is generally recommended when travelling abroad; specifically, overseas travelers whose licence uses a non-Roman alphabet may need to present an IDP alongside their home-country licence.

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IDP stanceRequired for non-Roman-alphabet licences

By local lawRequired where the country mandates it

Always bringYour national licence + passport

Issue timeAs fast as 8 minutes

By destination

National IDP requirements by country

Requirements vary by pickup country. Check the destinations where you plan to rent from National:

National in France National in Italy National in Spain National in Germany National in United Kingdom National in Greece National in Portugal National in Ireland National in Switzerland National in Netherlands National in Iceland National in Austria National in Mexico National in Canada National in United States National in Brazil National in Argentina National in Chile National in Peru National in Colombia National in Thailand National in Japan National in South Korea National in India National in Indonesia National in United Arab Emirates National in Turkey National in Israel National in Australia National in New Zealand National in South Africa National in Morocco National in Egypt National in Kenya National in Albania National in Andorra National in Belgium National in Belarus National in Bosnia and Herzegovina National in Bulgaria National in Croatia National in Cyprus National in Czechia National in Denmark National in Estonia National in Finland National in Hungary National in Kosovo National in Latvia National in Liechtenstein National in Lithuania National in Luxembourg National in Malta National in Moldova National in Monaco National in Montenegro National in North Macedonia National in Norway National in Poland National in Romania National in Russia National in San Marino National in Serbia National in Slovakia National in Slovenia National in Sweden National in Ukraine National in Vatican City National in Afghanistan National in Armenia National in Azerbaijan National in Bahrain National in Bangladesh National in Bhutan National in Brunei National in Cambodia National in China National in Georgia National in Hong Kong National in Iran National in Iraq National in Jordan National in Kazakhstan National in Kuwait National in Kyrgyzstan National in Laos National in Lebanon National in Macau National in Malaysia National in Maldives National in Mongolia National in Myanmar National in Nepal National in North Korea National in Oman National in Pakistan National in Palestine National in Philippines National in Qatar National in Saudi Arabia National in Singapore National in Sri Lanka National in Syria National in Taiwan National in Tajikistan National in Timor-Leste National in Turkmenistan National in Uzbekistan National in Vietnam National in Yemen National in Algeria National in Angola National in Benin National in Botswana National in Burkina Faso National in Burundi National in Cameroon National in Cape Verde National in Central African Republic National in Chad National in Comoros National in Democratic Republic of the Congo National in Republic of the Congo National in Djibouti National in Equatorial Guinea National in Eritrea National in Eswatini National in Ethiopia National in Gabon National in Gambia National in Ghana National in Guinea National in Guinea-Bissau National in Ivory Coast National in Lesotho National in Liberia National in Libya National in Madagascar National in Malawi National in Mali National in Mauritania National in Mauritius National in Mozambique National in Namibia National in Niger National in Nigeria National in Rwanda National in Sao Tome and Principe National in Senegal National in Seychelles National in Sierra Leone National in Somalia National in South Sudan National in Sudan National in Tanzania National in Togo National in Tunisia National in Uganda National in Zambia National in Zimbabwe National in Antigua and Barbuda National in Bahamas National in Barbados National in Belize National in Costa Rica National in Cuba National in Dominica National in Dominican Republic National in El Salvador National in Grenada National in Guatemala National in Haiti National in Honduras National in Jamaica National in Nicaragua National in Panama National in Saint Kitts and Nevis National in Saint Lucia National in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National in Trinidad and Tobago National in Bolivia National in Ecuador National in Guyana National in Paraguay National in Suriname National in Uruguay National in Venezuela National in Fiji National in Kiribati National in Marshall Islands National in Micronesia National in Nauru National in Palau National in Papua New Guinea National in Samoa National in Solomon Islands National in Tonga National in Tuvalu National in Vanuatu

Frequently asked questions

Does National require an International Driving Permit?

Asks for a licence translation for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local rules call for one.

Can I rent from National with a foreign licence?

Yes — National accepts valid foreign licences, but you must present an IDP where your licence is not in the Roman alphabet or where the country requires one by law. Always bring your original licence and passport.

How quickly can I get an IDP for my National rental?

International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you reach the National counter.

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