How to get an IDP to drive in Palestinian Territory, Occupied
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What am I getting?
What am I getting?
International Driving Permit (IDP), regulated by the United Nations, certifies that you are the holder of a valid driver's license in your country of origin.
Your IDP is a valid form of identification in more than 150 countries worldwide. It contains your name, photo, and driver information in the 12 most widely spoken languages in the world.
Required by car rental agencies worldwide
You must be 18 years or older to apply
No test is required
How to get your IDP
Fill in the forms
Have your driver’s license and delivery address handy
Verify your ID
Upload pictures of your driver's license
Get approved
Wait for confirmation and you’re ready to go!
Driving Rules in Palestine State
Though years of war damage took its effect, Palestine State still has a lot to offer. It shares some of its most famous tourist spots with Israel. If you are looking for a religious getaway, Palestine State is definitely a place you would want to visit. Drive your own car to visit places within safe zones. Be sure to check these reminders for your safety.
Important Reminders:
- Drive on the left side of the road.
- The minimum driving age is 18 years old.
- Seat belt is a must for ALL car occupants.
- Hands-free is a must. Keep your phone away unless hands-free.
- Drink moderately. The blood alcohol limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas and 100 km/h on most expressways.
- Locals drive aggressively. Better focus on the road at all times.
- There are a lot of military checkpoints. Keep your documents with you always.
Driving in the Winter
Palestine State experience winter from November to March. Keep emergency kits in your car at all times. Plan your trip accordingly and you are good to go!
Enjoy your stay and safe travels.
Do you need an IDP in Palestine?
Driving with an IDP in Palestine is ideal for travelers since you’ll have more freedom to explore the country rather than settle for trips that come in packages or a fixed itinerary. However, you can’t drive legally in the country without your valid driver’s license to accompany your IDP.
However, a little background, the IDP is a document approved by the United Nations during the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, that allows a national from a foreign country to drive in another country via a motor vehicle rented via car rental companies. It translates their valid driving licence into 12 of the widely used languages worldwide, aside from English and Arab.
Our IDP is valid globally, including the following countries:
- Israel
- Italy
- Spain
- Mexico
- Hungary
- Portugal
- Cyprus
- Brazil
- Norway
- Iceland
- Finland
- Kenya
- Saudi Arabia
- Belgium
- United Kingdom
- Pakistan
- Malaysia
- Netherlands
- Lebanon
- Greece
- Iran
- Ghana
- Indonesia
- Malta
- Iraq
- El Salvador
- Belarus
- Georgia
- Poland
- Macedonia
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
- Honduras
- Samoa
- Oman
How do I get an international driver's license for Palestine?
Getting your international driving license from us is fairly easy. You only need to click the Apply for IDP button and answer the short IDP quiz. Your valid driver’s license, passport-size photo, and credit card should be beside you while filling out the application form on the next page.
Remember to take some time here and cross-check the information that you write down in the application form so that it matches what’s written on your driver’s license. Then pay for the IDP fee once that’s done.
Once the entire process is done, all you need to do is to check your email for shipping updates.
What age can you drive in Palestine?
The minimum driving age to drive in this country is 18 years old. You must remember, however, that it’s a different case for car rental companies. Other than that, you also need to wear your seatbelt for all car occupants.
Ready to check if an IDP is required in your destination?
Use the form and find out in seconds whether you need an international permit. Documents vary, based on the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic.
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