
For License Holders from Geneva Convention Countries
(Including the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and over 180 countries)
To drive in Japan, you must present:
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A valid passport
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An International Driving Permit (IDP) based on the 1949 Geneva Convention
✅ Driving is permitted for the shorter of:
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One year from the issue date of your IDP
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One year from your most recent entry into Japan
(Confirmed by your passport entry stamp)
⚠️ IDPs based on the Paris (1926), Washington (1943), or Vienna (1968) Conventions are not valid in Japan.
🔎 For more details, check with your local licensing authority or government website.

For License Holders from Geneva Convention Countries
(Including the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and over 180 countries)
To drive in Japan, you must present:
-
A valid passport
-
An International Driving Permit (IDP) based on the 1949 Geneva Convention
✅ Driving is permitted for the shorter of:
-
One year from the issue date of your IDP
-
One year from your most recent entry into Japan
(Confirmed by your passport entry stamp)
⚠️ IDPs based on the Paris (1926), Washington (1943), or Vienna (1968) Conventions are not valid in Japan.
🔎 For more details, check with your local licensing authority or government website.