Tables of countries signatory to the International Driving Permit Conventions – Vienna 1968 and Geneva 1949

Signatories of the Vienna Convention of 1968 (notable countries):

• Albania

• Germany

• Armenia

• Austria

• Azerbaijan

• Bahrain

• Belarus

• Belgium

• Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Brazil

• Bulgaria

• Cape Verde

• Chile

• Ivory Coast

• Cuba

• Denmark

• Ecuador

• Spain

• Estonia

• Finland

• France

• Georgia

• Greece

• Hungary

• Indonesia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Israel

• Italy

• Kazakhstan

• Kuwait

• Latvia

• Lithuania

• Luxembourg

• Morocco

• Mexico

• Monaco

• Mongolia

• Montenegro

• Myanmar

• Niger

• Norway

• Uzbekistan

• Pakistan

• Netherlands

• Peru

• Philippines

• Poland

• Portugal

• South Korea

• Czech Republic

• Romania

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Serbia

• Slovakia

• Slovenia

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• Tajikistan

• Thailand

• Tunisia

• Turkey

• Ukraine

• Uruguay

• Uzbekistan

• Vietnam

• Zimbabwe

This list is not exhaustive; about 86 parties as of 2023.

Notes:

• Several countries are parties to both Vienna and Geneva Conventions, such as France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Russia, United Kingdom, Philippines, Vietnam, etc. These countries generally recognize both IDP formats, but the newer Vienna convention usually prevails locally if applicable.

• Cambodia officially recognizes only the Vienna Convention since 2022, but some tolerance for Geneva permits remains in practice depending on local circumstances.

• It is recommended to always verify the acceptability of your international driving permit with the embassy or local authorities before traveling.

Signatories of the Geneva Convention of 1949 (notable countries):

• South Africa

• Algeria

• Germany

• Saudi Arabia

• Argentina

• Australia

• Austria

• Bangladesh

• Belgium

• Brazil

• Canada

• Cambodia

• Chile

• China (Hong Kong, Macau)

• South Korea

• Ivory Coast

• Croatia

• Cuba

• Denmark

• Spain

• United States

• Finland

• France

• Ghana

• Greece

• India

• Indonesia

• Iran

• Ireland

• Israel

• Italy

• Jamaica

• Japan

• Jordan

• Laos

• Lebanon

• Luxembourg

• Madagascar

• Malaysia

• Malta

• Morocco

• Monaco

• Montenegro

• Namibia

• New Zealand

• Nigeria

• Norway

• Uganda

• Pakistan

• Netherlands

• Peru

• Philippines

• Poland

• Portugal

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Senegal

• Serbia

• Singapore

• Sri Lanka

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• Syria

• Thailand

• Tunisia

• Turkey

• Ukraine

• Uruguay

• Vietnam

• Zimbabwe

More than 100 parties; some countries are signatories to both conventions.