A. Those registering with an International Driving Permit (IDP)

Important Pre-Upload Verification

Please confirm whether your international driver's license is valid in Japan by checking the following points:

• Is it issued based on the Geneva Convention (1949)?

  • The cover states "CONVENTION ON ROAD TRAFFIC OF 19 SEPTEMBER 1949".

    ※International driving permits based on other conventions, such as the Vienna Convention, are invalid in Japan.

• Is it within its validity period?

  • It is valid for one year from the date of issue.

• Is it within one year of your entry date into Japan?

  • Driving in Japan is permitted for one year from the date you landed in Japan (the date stamped on your passport).

Where to Upload Your International Driving Permit

The International Driving Permit is booklet-style. Please take a clear photo of the following two pages and upload them.

① Page containing personal information

This is the page displaying your name, date of birth, place of birth, address, and photo.

② Page listing authorized vehicle categories

This is the page where the permitted driving categories (A, B, C, D, E) are listed with corresponding stamps. We verify the category required for driving a campervan.

【Photography Guidelines】

• Take the photo in a well-lit area with the focus adjusted to ensure text and stamps are clearly legible.
• Ensure the entire page is visible within the image.

B. Individuals registering with their home country's driver's license

In the following six countries, you may drive by carrying your passport, your home country's driver's license, and a Japanese translation of it.

Switzerland🇨🇭／Germany🇩🇪／France🇫🇷／Belgium🇧🇪／Monaco🇲🇨／Taiwan🇹🇼