What Your IDP Companion PDF Actually Looks Like
Your IDP Companion is a 15-page multilingual translation document that follows the 1949 Geneva Convention format. It includes your personal details, photo, signature, license categories, and translations in 12 languages. Below are actual pages from a sample document — watermarked for preview.
Cover Page
The front page identifies the document as an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention. It displays the validity period (1, 3, or 5 years from purchase), your unique permit number, and the issuing authority seal.
Your Personal Details
Page 2 carries your information — exactly as it appears on your driver's license. A passport-style photo and your signature are placed in designated areas. License categories (A through E) are stamped with an official seal.
Fields on this page
- 1.SurnameSMITH
- 2.Given nameJOHN
- 3.Country of issueUSA
- 4.Date of birth15-Jun-1985
- 5.Permanent residenceUSA
Plus: passport photo, signature, and stamped license categories (A–E).
Vehicle Category Descriptions
Each permit includes the full Geneva Convention vehicle category definitions — from motorcycles (A) to heavy vehicles with trailers (E). Officers and rental agents read these descriptions to verify which vehicles you're licensed to operate.
12 Language Translations
The bulk of the document — pages 3 through 14 — repeats the category descriptions and personal-data fields in 12 languages. When a rental agent or police officer doesn't read English, they find the translation in their language and match it against the numbered fields on page 2.
Arabic translation page — one of 12 language sections in every IDP Companion PDF.
What Every IDP Companion Includes
15-Page PDF Document
Cover, personal details, and 12 language translation sections following the Geneva Convention format.
12 Languages
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai.
Your Photo & Signature
Upload during application — embedded directly into the document for instant verification.
License Categories A–E
Select your categories during application. Each selected category is stamped with an official seal.
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