Is a Local Driver’s License Valid in Algeria?

When driving here, your local driver’s license can only be valid if you support it with an IDP. Driving without an IDP can get you in trouble when caught by the road authorities in the country. You will be given a time span of three months upon your arrival in the country to use your home country driver’s license and your IDP when driving through the country. When you have decided to stay longer than three months, you are required to obtain an Algerian driver’s license.

Which Countries Recognize International Driving Permit?

An International Driving Permit, commonly known as International Driver’s License, that we issue is valid for over 150 countries. Furthermore, if your International Drivers Permit is issued by us, you can still use it in other foreign countries. You just have to make sure that it has not expired yet. When it has already passed its validity date, you need to secure another one as it cannot be used anymore.

Your International Driver’s License will be your key to driving legally here. But it does not replace your local driver’s license. Its purpose is to support or supplement your local driver’s license, not replace it. It is a legal document that contains the translation of your local driver’s license to 12 recognized languages by the United Nations.

The following are just some of the countries that recognize the use of an IDP:

Sri Lanka
Thailand
Tobago
Tunisia
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Vietnam
Zimbabwe
Brazil
Canada
Cyprus
Egypt
Iran
Japan
Kuwait
Malaysia
Morocco
Netherlands
Pakistan
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Taiwan
Australia
Bahrain
Bulgaria
Congo
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Croatia
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Laos
Kenya
Norway
Macao
Philippines
Liechtenstein
And more!

Who Can Apply for An International Driving Permit?

People who want to drive in the country can apply for an IDP. However, this is only assumed that you a local driver’s license from your home country and you are 18 years old and above. You can get yours by browsing through the homepage of our website. Do not forget to prepare your local driver’s license and a passport-size picture of yourself when you are about to apply for an IDP. As it can be done online, applying for an IDP is very hassle-free.

Do I Need an IDP When Driving in Algeria?

You need an International Driver’s Permit to drive in the country. The Algerian road authorities require every tourist to obtain an IDP when driving. Driving without it can get you in trouble during checkpoints. Thus, you should always bring your International Driver’s Permit for the country because it is one of the requirements that you must have when driving there.

Can I Use My Digital Copy if I lost the Physical Copy of My IDP?

You can not use the digital copy of your IDP as only a selected number of country recognize this. That is why, when you lose your physical copy, do request a replacement immediately. We at the International Drivers Association offer free IDP replacement to lost IDPs issued by us. Our team processes replacement requests within 24 hours after the submission of the request. Thus the physical copy will be shipped to you immediately.