An International Driving Permit (IDP) can be a useful companion document when you’re driving in a country other than Canada. Below is a list of countries where our IDP is commonly recognized as a supplementary translation of your Canadian driver’s licence.
Important Note
Whether an IDP is required, recommended, or simply useful can depend on your destination, the length of your stay, and the rental company or local authority involved — and these rules can change over time. Before you travel, we recommend confirming current requirements with an official government source or the relevant embassy or consulate in Canada. Carrying both your IDP and your valid Canadian driver’s licence is always a good idea.
Countries Where Our IDP Is Recognized
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Curacao
- Czech Republic
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Estonia
- France
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Macao
- Malaysia
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Western Samoa
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Don’t See Your Destination?
This list is updated periodically, but recognition of IDPs can vary by region and by the specific rental agency or authority you’re dealing with. If you don’t see your destination listed, or if you’d like more detail about a specific country — including driving side, road conditions, and routes worth exploring — browse our guides for Canadian travellers.
Ready to Apply?
Once you’ve confirmed your destination, you can apply for your International Driving Permit online in just a few minutes. Choose between a digital-only copy or a print-and-digital bundle on our pricing page, with all prices shown in Canadian dollars.