How can I get a 1968 international driving permit (French citizen, US permanent resident, with a US driving license converted from a French license)?
How can I get a 1968 international driving permit?
My situation:
- I am French citizen, US permanent resident, and holding a US driving license (converted from a French license),
- My French driving license is being kept in the French Consulate at Boston, Massachusetts, as I converted my French driving license to a US driving license.
I believe that the American Automobile Association (AAA) in the United States only distributes 1949 international driving licenses.
If this is an option, I would prefer to get a 1968 international driving permit in the US, ideally not too far from San Francisco.
Best Answer
Because the US has not signed the 1968 convention, much less ratified it, you cannot get a 1968 permit on the basis of a US license. That your license was obtained in exchange for a French license does not change this.
Therefore, you can only get a 1968 permit on the basis of your French license. In addition, such a permit is not valid unless accompanied by your French license. So as long as your French license is impounded in the French consulate, you will be unable to get a 1968 permit.
Whether and how the French authorities would be willing to issue a permit to you depends on some other circumstances, first if all whether you maintain "résidence normale" in France.
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Can I get an international driving permit online?
How to Obtain an International Driving Permit Online. To obtain an international drivers license online you will need to complete an application, provide two passport photos, and submit a payment for the license, which is typically $20. To apply online, visit one of the company websites listed above.How long is a 1968 IDP valid for?
A 1968 IDP is valid for 3 years or until the expiry of your driving licence, whichever is sooner.Can French citizens drive in the US?
People who drive in the U.S. must have a valid driver's license. If you're a foreign visitor, some states require you to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) and a valid license from your own country.International Drivers Permit: 2021 Guide
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