International Driving Licence

Find out how to get an International Driving Permit for when you travel abroad...

A valid French driver's licence is accepted as valid in all EU countries. Some countries request that a visitor carry an International Drivers Permit (IDP) (Permis international) also referred to as an International Drivers Licence (IDL) along with their valid national licence. 

Note: An international licence does not replace a driver's licence - it accompanies it and acts as an official certificate of validity of the national licence. It is an internationally recognised document. 

Holders of a French driver's permit may apply for an international permit online. The international permit can also be issued to holders of a European driving licence resident in France for at least 6 months, with the exception of permits issued by Cyprus, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta and the United Kingdom.

The following are required if from the EU:

• A colour copy of both sides of a valid French licence
• A colour copy of a valid photo ID (passport or Carte de Séjour)
• 2 recent photographs
• Proof of address (justificatif) such as a water or electricity bill
• Email address or mobile phone number

For more on applying for an international licence visit the ANTS website

References

• Service Public (in French) - Information on applying for an international driving permit
• The Europa website also has details on EU driving licences

Updated 02/10/20

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