Can I drive in Oregon with an International Driver's license from Iraq?
I have an International Driver's license issued in Iraq which is still valid, and I am a refuge here. Can I drive a car in Portland, Oregon?
Best Answer
I have the same concern.
however, since I obtained a residential address in Oregon already, this means the validity of my international driving permit is only good for a month instead of one year so I have to obtain an Oregon drivers license to legally drive around Oregon. I can no longer use my international driving permit for more than a month after I obtained my residential address here in Oregon.
Pictures about "Can I drive in Oregon with an International Driver's license from Iraq?"
Does Oregon accept international drivers license?
a. Visitors from foreign countries may drive in Oregon using a foreign\u2010issued driver license. visitors carry an International Driving Permit issued by officials in their country of residence.How long can you drive with a foreign license in the US?
Foreigners are allowed to drive from 3 to 6 months with a foreign driving license beginning on the date they entered the U.S. After this, a foreign license won't work. To continue driving, you must obtain an IDP. But the U.S. doesn't issue IDPs to short-term visitors \u2014 you can only get this from your home country.What countries accept international drivers license?
List of countries that have agreed to accept the 1949 United Nations Convention on road traffic covering acceptance of the International Driving Permit....Countries accepting International Driving Permit.AlbaniaGuatemalaPeruAustraliaHondurasPortugalAustriaHong KongRomaniaBahamasHungaryRussian FederationBangladeshIcelandRwanda35 more rows•Aug 1, 2007International Drivers Permit: 2021 Guide
More answers regarding can I drive in Oregon with an International Driver's license from Iraq?
Answer 2
The validity of your International Driving Permit is of no consequence. If your Iraq Driving License is still valid AND you have both your IDP & Iraqi license in your possession, then yes you can drive in Oregon and the rest of the USA.
If your Iraqi driving license has expired, then no you can not drive until you either renew it or obtain an Oregon Driving License. (I am guessing based on your status the first is not an option)
If your Iraqi driving license is still valid, but not in your possession (ie it got left behind), then you also need to obtain a new Oregon DL.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Erik Mclean, Ethan Wilkinson, Nikita Belokhonov, Maria Geller