{"id":2611,"date":"2024-10-28T01:15:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T00:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/blog\/what-is-an-international-driving-permit-and-when-is-it-needed\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T17:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:58:59","slug":"what-is-an-international-driving-permit-and-when-is-it-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/guides\/what-is-an-international-driving-permit-and-when-is-it-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"International Driving Permit \u2013 What It Is &amp; Where Needed"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2611\" class=\"elementor elementor-2611 elementor-2595\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cfc923 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3cfc923\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ce15a3 elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-10937 elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"9ce15a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9ce15a3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9ce15a3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__9ce15a3\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a2cc10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a2cc10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hello! \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">When planning a trip abroad, we often make lists of places to visit, book accommodations, and check out local attractions. But what if we want the freedom to explore by car? In some countries, our European driver\u2019s license may not be enough \u2014 and that\u2019s where the International Driving Permit (IDP) comes in. Do we actually need one? What are the rules for using an IDP, where can we get it, and is it truly necessary? This article will answer these questions and help you get ready for the open road abroad.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af5e50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"2af5e50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-005-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-005-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"International Driving Permit: Bike in Thailand, rider\u2019s view through side mirror on a lush jungle road\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-005-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-005-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-005-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-005-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-006-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-006-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Two riders with helmets and sunglasses beside a red scooter at a Vietnam gas station in Bike in Vietnam\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4e120c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4e120c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is an International Driving License?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">An International Driving Permit (IDP) lets you drive legally in countries that recognize it. It translates your national driver\u2019s license into multiple languages, making it easier for foreign authorities to verify your driving rights. <strong>The IDP doesn\u2019t replace your original license<\/strong>; it serves as a supplement and only works alongside your national license.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The IDP proves especially useful outside the European Union, where some countries require additional proof of driving privileges. There are two IDP versions, based on different conventions: the <b>1949 Geneva Convention<\/b> and the <b>1968 Vienna Convention<\/b>.<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>The 1949 Geneva IDP<\/strong> is valid for one year and applies in countries that didn\u2019t adopt the 1968 Vienna Convention. This IDP requires renewal every year.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>The 1968 Vienna IDP<\/strong> remains valid for up to three years or until your national license expires, whichever comes first. It\u2019s widely accepted throughout Europe and in countries that ratified the Vienna Convention.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">Choosing the correct version of the International Driving Permit (IDP) is <strong>essential<\/strong>, especially if you plan to visit countries that recognise only one of the two conventions (1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna). Checking specific country requirements before your trip helps you avoid potential issues and ensures you are driving in full compliance with local regulations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-189a846 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"189a846\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"International Driving Permit, 1968 Convention booklet showing Poland text and permit number\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-004-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-004-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"International Driving Permit, 1968 Convention document pages showing vehicle category codes and stamps\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-004-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-004-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"International Driving Permit, 1968 Convention document pages showing vehicle category codes and stamps\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"International Driving Permit, 1968 Convention booklet showing Poland text and permit number\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-003-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbe1f85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbe1f85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>When and why is it necessary?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">The International Driving Permit (IDP) is useful when renting a car or driving in countries that don\u2019t recognize European driver\u2019s licenses. In Europe, these documents are standardized in both format and vehicle categories, such as \u201cB\u201d for passenger cars. However, outside the EU, many countries don\u2019t follow this standard, which can complicate recognition of driving privileges. In some places, vehicle symbols rather than letters indicate permitted vehicle types, which may confuse local authorities unfamiliar with European licenses.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The International Driving Permit (IDP) is a booklet larger than a passport, which can feel a bit bulky to carry. With frequent use, the print on the cover can start to wear off, leading to quicker deterioration and potentially requiring a replacement sooner than expected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a786025 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"a786025\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-007-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-driving-permit-007-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"International Driving Permit, Car in USA: a car driving along a winding mountain road in the US countryside\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb978d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bb978d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>How to get this document in Poland?<\/b><\/h2><p class=\"p1\">To get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Poland, visit your local communications department, such as city hall or a county office, based on your place of residence. <strong>Only these official offices in Poland are authorized to issue the IDP<\/strong>. Avoid using online intermediaries that charge fees to obtain the IDP, as they often have high costs for a process that is simple to complete in person. Additionally, documents from these third parties may not be officially recognized.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>The cost of applying for a driver&#8217;s license is currently 35 PLN<\/b>, and you should bring it with you when you apply:<\/p><ul><li>Completed IDP application,<\/li><li>Actual photo,<\/li><li>Valid Polish driver&#8217;s license,<\/li><li>Proof of payment<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">Additional information can be found on government and local administration websites:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.pl\/web\/gov\/uzyskaj-miedzynarodowe-prawo-jazdy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GOV.PL Get an international driver&#8217;s license<\/a>,<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationaldrivingpermit.org\/country\/poland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Driving Permit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/warszawa19115.pl\/-\/wydanie-miedzynarodowego-prawa-jazdy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warsaw 19115 Issuance of an international driving license<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13840f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"13840f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/embed\\\/Ob7ZRNRRfHI&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b2ab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71b2ab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Where does the International Driving Permit apply?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">The International Driving License is valid in countries acceding to two major conventions: <strong>Geneva (1949)<\/strong> and <strong>Vienna (1968)<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Countries signing the <strong>Geneva Convention<\/strong> include the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, India, New Zealand, Thailand and the Philippines. The full list can be found on the UN website &#8211; \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/treaties.un.org\/pages\/ViewDetailsV.aspx?src=TREATY&amp;mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&amp;chapter=11&amp;Temp=mtdsg5&amp;clang=_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The Vienna Convention is recognized in many European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and most EU member states. It\u2019s also accepted in parts of the Middle East and Latin America. For a complete list of countries that have ratified the Vienna Convention, check the official page &#8211; \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/treaties.un.org\/pages\/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&amp;mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&amp;chapter=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6782b69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6782b69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>From a traveler&#8217;s life<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udccc\u00a0Be sure to read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/guides\/delayed-flight-find-out-how-to-claim-compensation\/\"><b>delayed flight compensation <\/b><\/a>\u2708\ufe0f &#8211; there you will find practical advice on how to successfully claim your rights.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udccc\u00a0What about in case of <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/guides\/damaged-luggage-how-to-get-a-repair-or-refund\/\"><b>damaged luggage<\/b><\/a>? To ensure coverage, report the damage immediately upon receiving your luggage. Document the problem with photos and request a written damage report from the airline before leaving the airport.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udccc\u00a0If your flight was <b>delayed<\/b> or <b>canceled<\/b>, or perhaps you were affected by an <b>airline strike<\/b>, it&#8217;s worth checking to see if you&#8217;re entitled to compensation. Use <b><a>AirHelp<\/a><\/b> or <b><a>AirCashBack<\/a><\/b> to quickly and easily verify if you are entitled to compensation. Both platforms will help you through the process of claiming compensation &#8211; you don&#8217;t have to worry about the formalities, and getting your money back may be easier than you think!<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/guides\/lost-your-luggage-find-out-how-to-claim-compensation\/\">Did the airline send your luggage to Cambodia instead of New York?<\/a> <\/strong>Learn how to request a refund for essential purchases and know your rights when luggage is delayed or lost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80488c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"80488c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/lqm-rMYGE9g&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Learn what an International Driving Permit is, where it\u2019s required, and how to apply before your trip abroad.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[106],"tags":[183,182,342,166,333,170],"class_list":{"0":"post-2611","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-guides","8":"tag-car-rental","9":"tag-car-travel","10":"tag-motorcycle-rental","11":"tag-motorcycle-travels","12":"tag-travel-insurance","13":"tag-visas-and-documents","14":"cs-entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2611"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2611\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}