International driving permit Translation

Our team of sworn translators prepares your international driving permit translation for notarisation where the receiving institution requires it. We provide information about apostilles and consular legalisation; we do not submit or manage these applications.

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International driving permit translation

An international driving permit is a supplementary document issued in multiple languages that facilitates recognition of an existing driving license abroad; in Türkiye, it is issued by the Touring and Automobile Club of Türkiye. It is not valid on its own and must always be carried together with the driving license.

Let us make a clear distinction on this page: as an international driving permit is already multilingual, it generally does not need a separate translation. In practice, the actual translation requirement concerns the driving license itself — car rental companies, insurers, foreign traffic authorities and license exchange applications require a sworn translation of the Turkish license. Clarifying which document you need avoids unnecessary expense.

Which institutions request this document?

  • Foreign car rental companies — usually together with a driving license translation
  • Foreign traffic authorities — for license exchange (conversion) applications
  • Insurance companies — for accident files
  • Law enforcement agencies in some countries — for roadside checks

Certification requirements

Is notarisation required?

Notarized translations are common for license exchange applications; a sworn translation is sufficient for rental and inspection purposes.

Is an apostille required?

Some countries require an apostille in license exchange files; the country's traffic authority's list governs.

There is no universal rule. The institution requesting the document determines its certification requirements. The information above describes common practice. Tell us which institution you are applying to and we will help clarify the required certification.

Preparing your document

  • Find out whether your destination country recognizes a Turkish driving license and what time limit applies
  • For long stays, check license exchange requirements early; some countries impose a time limit
  • Send legible scans of the front and back of your driving license

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a driving license translation if I have an international driving permit?

For short tourist visits, usually not. Long stays, license exchange and the internal rules of some rental companies require a sworn translation of the driving license; we can clarify this together based on your destination country.

What do I need to use my foreign driving license in Türkiye?

Using a foreign driving license in Türkiye and exchanging it for a Turkish license are subject to time limits and document requirements; applications require a notarized Turkish translation of the license. Confirm current requirements with the traffic registration unit.

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