An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a multi-language translation of your driving licence, complete with photograph and vital statistics and can be purchased from a post office. It doesn’t act as a licence on its own but allows you to drive a private motor vehicle in another nation when accompanied by a valid licence from your home country.
Generally, if you are travelling in a European country for 90 days or less you won’t need an IDP as long as you have your driving licence photo card with you. There are a few exceptions though, such as if you only have a paper licence or if your licence was issued in Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man or Gibraltar. If this applies to you, or you’re planning a long trip, then we’d recommend checking the government website.