If you do not have these prerequisites then you will need an international permit.

If your regular license is suspended, so is the international permit.

Beware: there are two kinds of international permits, one of which is needed mostly for former British colonies.

An international driving permit is valid only for drivers already holding driving licenses.

To drive legally while in Namibia, visitors staying more than a few weeks need an international driving permit.

Enforcement is uneven, so that a country may require an international driving permit officially, but not in practice.

Keep in mind that even though only an international permit is honored, it must accompanied by an American driver's license.

Make sure you bring an international driving permit.

Ms. Flores said the international permit for the bridge specifically allowed commercial traffic only except for emergencies.

An international driving permit is not sufficient and must be accompanied by a separate valid driving licence.