Countries that accept International driving permit: An International Driving Permit is a translation of the Nigerian Driver’s Licence for use abroad. Issued by the Nigerian Police Force. The IDP is recommended for use as long as you’re driving outside your home country to be on the safe side.
Depending on the nation you’re travelling to, you may require an IDP. You may require more than one sort of IDP if you are travelling through more than one nation. If the country you’re going to is not listed in the table, check with the embassy of that nation. If you plan to rent a vehicle, consult with the vehicle hiring agency.
Here is a detailed list of countries that accept International Driving Permit
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Algeria Andorra Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cambodia Canada Central African Republic Chile Colombia Congo Côte d’Ivoire Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethopia Fiji Finland France French Polynesia Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Holy See Honduras Hong kong Hungary Ireland India Iceland Iran Iraq Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mexico Moldova Monaco Montenegro Morocco Myanmar (Burma) Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Niger Nigeria North Macedonia Norway Pakistan Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Rwanda San Marino Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Thailand Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe |
Important Tips to Know Before and After Applying for an International Driving Permit
- You can only apply for an IDP if you have a valid driver’s licence
- When filling out IDP application, write your details as they are on your Driver’s licence
- Your International Driving permit must be issued in the same country where your driver’s licence was issued.
- If you drive in a nation where IDP is required and you don’t have one, you could face fines or even citations.
- As long as your domestic driving licence is still valid, you can renew your IDP after a year if required.
- Most importantly, keep your drivers licence with you at all times especially if you are driving.
Click here to apply for an International driving permit