Guide

Kuwait – Driving Licenses

Once you establish residency in Kuwait as a foreign national, obtaining a local driving licence should be near the top of your to-do list. Tourists and those on short visits may drive on a valid licence from their home country

Japan – Driving Licenses

Foreign nationals who wish to drive in Japan must approach the matter with thorough preparation. Visitors may drive using an International Driving Permit (based on the 1949 Geneva Convention) or, for nationals of certain countries, a home-country licence accompanied by

Jamaica – Driving Licenses

Overseas nationals visiting Jamaica may drive using a valid licence from their home country for a period of up to three months from the date of arrival. Once that window closes — or upon taking up permanent or long-term residence

Italy – Driving Licenses

For foreign nationals living in Italy, the right to drive — and how long that right lasts — hinges on your residency status and the country that issued your licence. Those holding EU/EEA licences may continue driving in Italy until

Ireland – Driving Licenses

For foreign nationals living in or moving to Ireland, the right to drive on an overseas licence — and how long that right lasts — depends on both your country of origin and your residency status. Holders of EU/EEA licences

Israel – Driving Licenses

Those holding a foreign licence may drive in Israel for up to one year from the date they enter the country. Beyond that point, a locally issued Israeli licence becomes mandatory. Olim Hadashim (new immigrants) who can demonstrate five or

India – Driving Licenses

Foreign nationals who wish to drive in India should be aware that their home country licence alone is typically not enough — an International Driving Permit (IDP) must be carried alongside it for visits lasting up to one year. Those

Indonesia – Driving Licenses

Indonesia’s official driving licence is known as the SIM (Surat Izin Mengemudi). Visitors travelling on tourist visas may drive lawfully by presenting a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) together with their original national licence for a maximum period of six

Iceland – Driving Licenses

Foreign nationals driving in Iceland may use a valid licence from their home country for a limited time — generally up to seven months following registration of residency. Visitors on short trips may drive freely on their existing licence. Those

Hungary – Driving Licenses

Anyone from abroad who drives in Hungary must carry a valid licence at all times. Visitors and short-stay travellers may generally rely on their home licence for up to one year from the point at which they establish residency, though