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Planning a trip outside Canada and want the freedom to drive yourself? An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a translation booklet that presents the details of your provincial or territorial driver’s licence in multiple languages, making it easier for car rental agencies, hotels, and local authorities abroad to read and verify your Canadian licence. We make it simple for Canadians to apply for an IDP online, with both digital and printed options shipped across Canada and worldwide.

Drive abroad with a Canadian International Driving Permit

How It Works

Our application takes just a few minutes from any device. Choose the package that fits your trip, fill in your details, upload a photo and a copy of your current Canadian driver’s licence, and submit your payment in Canadian dollars. Digital documents are typically prepared within a couple of hours, and printed booklets ship from Canada to destinations worldwide.

Choose the Option That Fits Your Trip

  • Digital Only – A digital copy of your IDP delivered by email, valid for 3 years. Ideal if you’re travelling soon and don’t need a physical booklet. From $39 CAD.
  • Print + Digital (3 Years) – A printed booklet and ID card mailed to you, plus a digital copy delivered within hours, valid for 3 years.
  • Print + Digital (1 Year) – The same printed and digital package, valid for 1 year, for travellers who only need shorter-term coverage.

See our pricing page for full CAD pricing, shipping options, and accepted payment methods.

Where Is an IDP Useful?

An IDP can be useful in many countries around the world as a supplementary translation of your Canadian driver’s licence. Take a look at our list of countries where an IDP is commonly recognized. Because requirements can vary by destination and can change over time, we recommend confirming current rules with an official government source or the relevant embassy or consulate in Canada before you travel.

Why Canadians Choose an IDP

Renting a car abroad is often easier when you can present an IDP alongside your Canadian licence — it removes any ambiguity for rental staff who may not be familiar with provincial or territorial licence formats. It can also be a useful secondary form of identification if you’re asked to show your driving credentials while travelling.

Get Started

Ready to apply? Head to our application page to get started, or learn more about what a Digital IDP is and how the application process works.