Do I need an international drivers license in Canada?


Do I need an international drivers license in Canada? If you plan to use a foreign driver's licence in Canada, you should get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country. An IDP will give you a translation of your licence into French and English.


Which countries driving Licence is valid in Canada?

You may simply exchange your existing license for an Ontario license if your license is from:
  • another Canadian province or territory; or.
  • Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Isle of Man, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Taiwan, USA.


Can I drive in Canada as a tourist?

All drivers in Canada are required to have a valid licence. While the precise requirements vary from province to province, foreigners in Canada on tourist or business visas are generally allowed to drive with their foreign licence for the duration of their stay provided their licence is in English or French.