International Driving Permit

An International Driving Permit (IDP) allows an individual to drive a private motor vehicle in another nation when accompanied by a valid license from their home country. The document is slightly larger than a standard passport and is essentially a multiple language translation of one's own existing driver's license, complete with photograph and vital statistics. It is not a license to operate a motor vehicle on its own. Many countries require an IDP but even if a country does not require it, I would have one anyway, it will make life easier in case, for example, of an accident. More information about IDP can be found on the RAC website. An IDP is required in the following countries:

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Benin
Bhutan
Cayman Isles
Central African Rep
Chad
Colombia
Comoros
Cote D'Ivoire
Curacao
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Guinea
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Japan
Kampuchea
Korea (South)
Kuwait
Leeward Islands
Macao
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines
Russia
Rwanda
Senegal
Somalia
Surinam
Swaziland
Syria
Taiwan
Thailand
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
Zaire

If you plan to drive in any of the following countries please contact the embassy or consulate for details of driving licence requirements in Brazil, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. For more information view the Source Source and more information: RAC Website and Wikipedia