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I hold full NZ Drivers Licence. Do I need a IDP (International Drivers Permit) for 7 wk holiday in USA?

April 26, 2017driver hold IDP International licence nz Travel United

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I hold full NZ Drivers Licence. Do I need a IDP (International Drivers Permit) for 7 wk holiday in USA?

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The USA does not require foreign visitors to have an IDP. However, having one is a good idea even though your national license is in English. Some car rental agencies require IDPs and police who may not be familiar with a NZ license will be more comfortable if you also have an IDP. Hopefully you won’t have any negative contact with the police but it’s a possibility. NZ citizens can travel to the USA for up to 90 days at a time as a tourist or for some business purposes by registering for ESTA > before < their trip begins. https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/withou… http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_vis…