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🇮🇱 Israel driving licence translation & IDP

1949 + 1968 IDP· Issues IDPs under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions· Last reviewed 20 Jun 2026

Short answer

As a Israel driver you can obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions, covering the widest range of countries. Carry the IDP with your original Israel licence. Because Israel licences are printed in Hebrew script, foreign police and rental desks often cannot read them — a certified translation lets them verify your licence at a glance.

Driving abroad with a Israel licence

Israel is party to both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions, so Israel drivers obtain their International Driving Permit at home before travelling. The IDP is an official translation of your licence into multiple languages; it is valid only alongside the original card and only while that card remains valid. A separate certified translation companion is useful at police stops and rental desks where staff need a quick, readable copy of your licence details.

What Israel drivers should carry abroad

  • Your original Israel driving licence (physical card)
  • Passport with any required visa or entry stamp
  • An International Driving Permit issued in Israel under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions
  • A certified translation companion to speed up police and rental-desk checks
  • Proof of insurance valid in your destination

Translate your Israel licence

A certified, multi-language translation companion for your Israel licence — ready to carry alongside the original. It is not an IDP and does not replace one.

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Israel drivers: frequently asked questions

What do I need to drive abroad with a Israel driving licence?
As a Israel driver you can obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions, covering the widest range of countries. Carry the IDP with your original Israel licence. Because Israel licences are printed in Hebrew script, foreign police and rental desks often cannot read them — a certified translation lets them verify your licence at a glance.
Which International Driving Permit does Israel issue?
Israel issues IDPs under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Your IDP must be obtained in Israel before you travel from an authorised issuer; it is a recognised translation of your licence and is always carried together with the original.
Does a certified translation replace an IDP for Israel drivers?
No. A certified translation companion helps officials and car-rental desks read your Israel licence, but it does not replace an IDP where one is legally required. Always carry your original national licence alongside it. Because Israel licences are printed in Hebrew script, foreign police and rental desks often cannot read them — a certified translation lets them verify your licence at a glance.

Official sources

Need a real, government-recognised IDP? How to get an IDP from an authorised issuer.

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