Driving in Japan with a German licence
The German international permit is not recognised in Japan. The only legal option: the official JAF translation. We obtain it for you — website and support fully available in German.
Order my translationWhat you need to know
- All German licences (Führerschein) are eligible for the official JAF translation, including old paper models.
- The international permit (Vienna Convention) is NOT valid in Japan: the JAF translation is the only recognised document.
- Driving allowed for 1 year from your entry into Japan, with licence + translation + passport.
- Website, order form and customer support fully available in German.
Payment methods
Pay in euros, with no exchange fees, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Visa / Mastercard
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Our plans
Standard
For planned departures
€59.90per licence
- Official JAF translation
- Printed at a Japanese konbini
- 4 to 7 days turnaround
Recommended
Priority
If your departure is coming up soon
€79.90per licence
- Priority processing of your file
- PDF received within 72 hours
- Official JAF translation