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🇯🇴 Jordan driving licence translation & IDP

1949 Geneva IDP· Issues IDPs under the 1949 Geneva Convention· Last reviewed 20 Jun 2026

Short answer

Jordan issues International Driving Permits (IDPs) under the 1949 Geneva Convention, honoured by the 100-plus countries party to it — including the United States, Japan and Australia. Carry your 1949 IDP with your original Jordan licence. Because Jordan licences are printed in Arabic 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 Jordan licence

Jordan is party to the 1949 Geneva Convention, so Jordan 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 Jordan drivers should carry abroad

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

Translate your Jordan licence

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

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Jordan drivers: frequently asked questions

What do I need to drive abroad with a Jordan driving licence?
Jordan issues International Driving Permits (IDPs) under the 1949 Geneva Convention, honoured by the 100-plus countries party to it — including the United States, Japan and Australia. Carry your 1949 IDP with your original Jordan licence. Because Jordan licences are printed in Arabic 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 Jordan issue?
Jordan issues IDPs under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Your IDP must be obtained in Jordan 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 Jordan drivers?
No. A certified translation companion helps officials and car-rental desks read your Jordan licence, but it does not replace an IDP where one is legally required. Always carry your original national licence alongside it. Because Jordan licences are printed in Arabic script, foreign police and rental desks often cannot read them — a certified translation lets them verify your licence at a glance.

Official sources

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