Japan National Police Agency: International Driving Permit reference guide — PDF page 16; country page 12
Europe ยท COUNTRY REFERENCE
United Kingdom
Official-source country reference for United Kingdom. Only verified information is shown below.
Japanese driving requirements
- A qualifying United Kingdom-issued 1949 Geneva Convention International Driving Permit.
International Driving Permit route
Convention / format: 1949 Geneva Convention
Issuing authorities shown in the official guide:
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), as displayed in the NPA guide.
YAH KART participation requirements
- Original qualifying United Kingdom-issued 1949 Geneva Convention IDP.
- Original valid United Kingdom driving licence.
- Original passport.
Original documents only. Electronic documents, phone photos, PDFs, scans and photocopies are not accepted.
Entry and eligibility checks
- An original passport or another official document may be used to confirm identity and date of landing in Japan for eligibility checks. It is not part of an IDP itself.
Important notes
- The Vienna- and Paris-format United Kingdom permits displayed in the NPA guide are not valid for driving in Japan.
Official sources
Metropolitan Police Department: International Driving Permits and driving in Japan — International Driving Permits guidance
Japan National Police Agency: For Holders of Foreign Driver's Licenses — Foreign licence / landing-date guidance