A new international permit obtained during travel abroad that is less than three months will not be valid for use in Japan. Long term foreign residents in Japan who attempt to avoid taking a driving test by continually renewing their international driver license abroad every 12 months will now be required to be abroad for more than three months in order to use an international permit that they obtain abroad. After that, foreign drivers must apply for and receive a Japanese driver license. Why Do Americans Have to Take a Driving Test?įoreigners are only able to drive on an international driver license for up to 12 months. International Driving Permits should cost only US$20, though they are sold online for as much as US$300. Read what AAA and the Department of State say before you put down any money. There are, however, many scams on the Internet charging significant fees for licenses and/or making false statements. The Department has designated the American Automobile Association (AAA) as the only authorized distributors of IDPs. Department of State to empower certain organizations to issue IDPs to those who hold valid U.S. Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic (1949) authorizes the U.S. You can obtain a valid IDP only from an automobile association authorized by the U.S.
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