Where is IDP required in Europe?

Countries that Require an IDP However, the following countries do require International Driver's Permits in conjunction with valid United States' driver's licenses: Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. Be aware of the rules of the road in other countries.



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If you own an old green or pink driving license, you must bring an international driving permit in France (or a translation). If you own the recent model, it is not required.

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If your domestic driver's license is printed with non-Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc), an International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL) or an official translation in English is required when you drive in Belgium.

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If you own an old green or pink driving license, you must bring an international driving permit in France (or a translation). If you own the recent model, it is not required.

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Many car rental companies do not require an IDP, only your US driver's license along with your passport. However, if you get pulled over by Spanish police, they will ask for an International Driver's License and you will probably incur a fine if you don't have one.

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Whether you're American or Canadian, your passport and driver's license are all you need in most European countries. However, some countries also require an International Driving Permit (IDP). An IDP is an official translation of your US license (making it easier for the cop to write out a ticket).

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