Recently, Japan published some cases that foreign visitors were arrested by police because that they drove with illegal International Driving Permit ( IDP ) . It’s reported that these arrested foreign visitors’ IDP were brought from Internet rather than applying from government.
Therefore, we’d better apply for IDP though legal procedure to avoid risks. It is , however, even you get a legal IDP, you still need to check whether IDP is accepted in destination. In fact, Chinese driver license is accepted in many English countries such as USA, Canada, etc..
USA
There are 39 states of USA that permit foreigners use their own countries’ drive licenses to rent cars and drive. Especially in California, where Chinese tourists travel frequently, the state government has repeatedly stated that the Chinese driver’s license is legal, and can be used directly without any other procedure.
In some sightseeing routes that Chinese people visit frequently also support Chinese licenses, such as Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, etc..
Canada
Canada is also a federal state. However, according to the provisions of the United Nations Road Traffic Convention, all the provinces adopt the same rules as most foreign drivers’ licenses for Chinese drivers’ licenses. Therefore, Chinese tourists can drive in Canada for 6 months with a valid Chinese driver’s license.
Australia
Australia clearly defines two approaches to apply notarized documents about Chinese driver's license to rent a car in Australia. The one way is to apply for Notarized translation of your Chinese license from NATTI ( The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters ), which is the official institution in Australia that certifies translation and interpreting qualifications.
The other way is to provide notarized translations in English issued by China's Notary Office. Only these two notarized translations are legal and recognized by local police.
New Zealand
Rules are a little different in New Zealand. There are three approaches to apply notarized documents in New Zealand. You can apply for notarized translations of your Chinese driver license from New Zealand Transport Agency, consulate or embassy, and designated Chinese notary agency.
Chinese tourists can drive in New Zealand for 12 months with a valid Chinese driver’s license and notarized translations.
As rules varied from different countries, we must be careful and pay attention to the local policies about self-driving tour. Here is a easy way to experience safe and pleasant self-driving tour overseas.
You can choose charter service of BMKP which will provide you with a local professional driver and legal vehicle. The local driver is also a nice guide who knows the most authentic food and attractions. Importantly, you needn’t have to worry about notarized documents of translations. The only thing you should do is to enjoy the travel.
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