Can I drive in Japan with my licence? Check by country
Find your country or region to see which document you need to drive a rental car in Japan: an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention), or your licence with an official Japanese translation.
| All countries and regions | What you need |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | Your licence + official Japanese translation |
| Hong Kong | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| South Korea | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Macau | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Mainland China | Cannot be used in Japan |
| United States | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Australia | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| United Kingdom | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Canada | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Singapore | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Thailand | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Malaysia | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Philippines | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Belgium | IDP (1949 Geneva Convention), or your licence + official Japanese translation |
| France | IDP (1949 Geneva Convention), or your licence + official Japanese translation |
| Germany | Your licence + official Japanese translation |
| India | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Indonesia | Cannot be used in Japan |
| Ireland | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Italy | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Monaco | IDP (1949 Geneva Convention), or your licence + official Japanese translation |
| Netherlands | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| New Zealand | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Spain | International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva Convention) |
| Switzerland | Your licence + official Japanese translation |