Drive the world. Seamlessly.
The United States International Driving Association (USIDA) serves all 50 states and U.S. citizens traveling abroad globally. Apply for your permit in about 10 minutes, wherever your next journey takes you.
- Permit fee
- $20.00
- Valid for
- 1 year
- Countries
- 150+
United States International Driving AssociationIssued by USIDA
Recognized under the
1949 Geneva Convention
Delivered by trusted carriers
From application to mailbox.
Four simple steps, one online checkout, and a permit that follows you to 150+ countries.
Enter your details
Your name, date of birth, and current U.S. driver's license information. Everything saves as you go.
Upload photos
One passport-style photo and a picture of your license. We check them before anything is printed.
Choose shipping & pay
Standard, expedited, or international courier. Pay once — fees, shipping, and processing in one total.
Track to delivery
USIDA reviews and issues the permit. You get email updates and tracking at every step.
Member voices
Travelers who drove abroad with USIDA.
“The rental desk in Florence asked for the permit before they'd hand over the keys. I had it in my folder and we were on the road in ten minutes.”
USIDA memberItaly road trip“I applied on a Sunday night, uploaded the photo from my phone, and the permit arrived before we flew out. No trip to an office, no paperwork.”
USIDA memberApplied online“Being a member meant the passport photo cost nothing, and the emails told me exactly where my permit was the whole way.”
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One nationwide organization
USIDA serves all 50 states and U.S. citizens traveling abroad globally.
Real customer service
Questions are answered by USIDA staff, not a chatbot queue. Every order has a named owner.
Recognized in 150+ countries
Your permit translates your license into ten languages for rental counters and roadside checks.
Adventure with a safety net.
Add USIDA membership to your permit order — free passport photos, 24/7 roadside assistance, member discounts, and trip planning. You can also enroll in the U.S. State Department's traveler program while you apply.
- Free passport photos, including here
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Member-only travel discounts
- State Dept. traveler enrollment
Common questions