Driving in the U.S. if you are not a citizen

 Driving in the U.S. if you are not a citizen

Depending on the U.S. states you will visit, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as a driving permit from your country.

If you are a citizen of another country and are living permanently in the U.S., you may be able to get a regular state driver's license.

Learn about IDPs and how to get one before you visit the U.S.

An IDP is a form of identification that many countries around the world recognize. It allows you to drive legally in a different country.

Not every U.S. state requires an IDP. Contact the state department of motor vehicles for each state you plan to drive in to see if they require an IDP.

You must get an IDP before your trip. The U.S. does not issue IDPs to foreign visitors.

To get an IDP, contact the motor vehicle department of the country that issued your driver's license.

You may need both your license and an IDP to rent a car in the U.S. Check the rental company's policies and other requirements in advance.

Driver's licenses if you are living in the U.S. as a permanent resident

You may be eligible to apply for a driver's license from the state where you live.

driving licence is a document that gives you permission to drive a car. There are different types (categories) of drivers licenses. The category of your drivers license determines what size of car you are allowed to drive. Your drivers license is legal proof that you have the skills required to safely drive a car on public roads. What this means is that, you would get in trouble if you are caught driving a car on a public road without a drivers license. The words “driving permit” are used in most international documents. It basically means the same thing as 'drivers license'.null

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The residency requirement for obtaining a U.S. driver's license is different in each state.

Contact your state department of motor vehicles to check the ID requirements and find out how to apply for a license.

A state driver's license allows you to drive anywhere in the U.S.