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bluetortilla
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 Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:15 am Post subject: International Driver's License |
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Been applying to schools in the inaka and a lot of them want a valid driver's license. But they said if I could get an international driver's license to start with that would be fine for a year. I was under the impression that I would have to return to my home country (the US) in order to get one, but the embassy told me I could do it here. I have a valid American driver's license. Does anyone know the procedure?
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flyer
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Location: Sapporo Japan
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:20 am Post subject: |
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well, I am not American, ..... but I did it a few years ago.
It was very easy, I sent home scanned copy of my DL and a passport photo and my mother did the rest, only cost $10~$15? but things could have changed |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Here is a link to Triple A (AAA) application form for the international driver's permit (not a license!) that you can get by mail.
http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpapplc.html
I say not a license, because the IDP is in itself not a license. You get it only because you already have a valid license from your home country and must carry it along with the IDP to be legal, or your insurance is invalid. |
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bluetortilla
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Glenski wrote: |
Here is a link to Triple A (AAA) application form for the international driver's permit (not a license!) that you can get by mail.
http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpapplc.html
I say not a license, because the IDP is in itself not a license. You get it only because you already have a valid license from your home country and must carry it along with the IDP to be legal, or your insurance is invalid. |
You're always on it Glenski! I checked this out, and you're right, when people say international driver's 'license,' it is actually a permit. Good way to get into the rigors of getting a Japanese license and fast too if you suddenly need to start driving. |
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flyer
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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| yes, right again Glenski! You are on the ball |
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