If you are a U.S. citizen planning to drive while traveling abroad, find out if you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) for the country you are visiting.
An International Driving Permit (IDP), sometimes known as an international driver’s license, allows you to drive legally in countries that require one. It is a document that translates your identifying information into different languages. If the country you are visiting requires an IDP, you will carry it along with your U.S. driver’s license.
When visiting another country as a U.S. citizen:
Use the Department of State's website to search for the country you will be visiting. On that country’s page, see the "travel and transportation" section. It will explain your destination’s driver’s license rules for visitors.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is the official organization authorized by the U.S. Department of State to issue IDPs. Be aware of other websites that claim to issue international driver’s licenses or IDPs. Many are fraudulent and may try to scam you out of money or personal information.