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

Countries
Albania

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

Countries That Accept International Driving Permit

Important Tips to Know Before and After Applying for an International Driving Permit

  1. You can only apply for an IDP if you have a valid driver’s licence
  2. When filling out IDP application, write your details as they are on your Driver’s licence
  3. Your International Driving permit must be issued in the same country where your driver’s licence was issued.
  4. If you drive in a nation where IDP is required and you don’t have one, you could face fines or even citations.
  5. As long as your domestic driving licence is still valid, you can renew your IDP after a year if required. 
  6. 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