What You Need to Know About Getting an International Drivers License in Houston

Gearing up to travel and want to save on commuting or travel in style with a rental car? If you already hold a driver’s license in the US, it won’t be recognized abroad. Fortunately, you can apply for an International Driver’s License in Houston so you can hop on the road easily on your trips abroad.

You don’t need to take a test to receive an International Driver’s license. However, You must be 18 years or older, and the license is good for 1 year from the issue date. This license is required if you want to operate a vehicle, and is recognized as valid is most countries for travel. This includes motorcycles, cars, and other vehicles that don’t require extra certification or licensure to operate.

Countries that accept International Driver’s Permits include:

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burma
Cambodia
Canada
Cape Verde Islands
Caymen Islands
Central African Rep.
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Congo
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominica Rep.
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France (including French Territories)
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea – Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Montserrat
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zeland
Nicaragua
Niger
Norway
Oman
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romani
Russia
Rwanda
St. Christopher
Nevis & Anguilla
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
San Marino
Sao Tome & Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Upper Volta (Burkina Faso)
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Western Samo
Yemen
Yugoslavia
Zaire
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Before you travel, you’re going to need a valid US passport and visa, and if you want to drive, don’t forget your international permit! Fortunately, we can help with all of those. Call Texas Tower Houston at 713-874-1420 for more information about our services. If you need an International Driver’s License in Houston, you can order one here.