Do Americans need an IDP to drive in Spain?
Do Americans need an IDP to drive in Spain? U.S. citizens who plan to drive in Spain must obtain an international driving permit (IDP) prior to their arrival. An international driving permit translates your state-issued driver's license into ten languages so that officials in foreign countries can interpret it.
What documents needed to travel to Spain from UK?
- An authorized border-crossing point.
- An ID document.
- A valid passport.
- A document showing the applicant can not be banned from entering Spain.
- A bank statement document.
- An accommodation proof.
- A valid health insurance.
- A return or ongoing flight ticket.
What does an American need to drive in Europe?
Whether you're American or Canadian, your passport and driver's license are all you need in most European countries. However, some countries also require an International Driving Permit (IDP). An IDP is an official translation of your US license (making it easier for the cop to write out a ticket).
Which countries require IDP for Americans?
An IDP is required in popular destinations such as Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia and Laos. Note that China never signed onto the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Travel. Americans cannot rent a car in China without first getting a Chinese driver's license.
What happens if I drive in Spain without IDP?
Many car rental companies do not require an IDP, only your US driver's license along with your passport. However, if you get pulled over by Spanish police, they will ask for an International Driver's License and you will probably incur a fine if you don't have one.