UK Post Office: International Driving Permit

An International Driving Permit is a permit that allows you to drive in countries where a UK licence alone is not sufficient. These countries include the USA, Brazil and Japan, among others.

An IDP is required or recommended in over 140 countries. Use our IDP Checker tool to check the requirements of the country you are planning on driving in.

Find your nearest Post Office branch that offers the IDP service using our branch finder tool.

Bring along your full valid UK photo-card driving licence, a passport standard photograph (see FAQs), and your valid passport as proof of identification if presenting an older paper version licence.