Fill the form below with information about you and your driving licence and submit clear scans of your license directly on this site
Pay directly here the insuance fee to Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) and pick up the document at a 7-Eleven convenience store or have it sent directly at your hotel or Airbnb
The translation is accepted by the police, rental agencies or insurance companies and can be used anywhere in Japan including roads and even go‑kart tours.
Our translations are officially issued by Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) and are 100% accepted by Japanese police authorities, car rental companies, car insurance providers and Government offices for license exchange
We make it easy to receive your translation, wherever you are : Print at any 7-Eleven in Japan via a digital code, get your printed copy delivered directly to your hotel reception desk or we can ship your certified translation internationally before your departure
We understand your time is valuable. That’s why our standard print code delivery takes a maximum of 3 business days. Whether you’re planning weeks in advance or need a quick solution before your trip, we’ve got you covered.
Have questions or feel unsure about the process? We offer step-by-step instructions and friendly customer service in English, French and German to ensure a smooth experience from upload to delivery.
Translation that you can print yourself at a 7-Eleven store
in Japan, order now and print it upon your arrival
🕒 Delivery in 1 to 3 working days maximum
Translation and delivery including tracking code
to your hotel address (or private address) in Japan.
🕒 Delivery in 3 to 5 working days maximum
Translation and delivery including tracking code
to your home address in Europe or Asia
🕒 Delivery in 3 to 15 working days maximum depending on the country
Not sure what to choose ? Contact us at contact@licensetranslationjapan.com with your trip details
Yes. Foreign drivers must carry an official Japanese translation of their original driving license issued by JAF, their embassy, or an authorized agency like ZIPLUS. Without this translation, you cannot legally drive in Japan.
No. The JAF website is not accessible from outside Japan, even when using a VPN.
No. Japan only accepts International Driving Permits from certain countries under the 1949 Geneva Convention. If you're from France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Monaco, or Taiwan, you must use an official Japanese translation instead of an IDP." }
The official Japanese translation is valid for one year from your date of entry into Japan, not from the issue date of the translation itself.
Delivery time depends on the method: 7-Eleven print codes are sent within 1–5 business days; hotel delivery takes 1–2 weeks; international shipping may take up to 5 weeks. Express options are also available.
You need a scanned copy of your original valid driver's license (front and back) and some personal information.
Absolutely. You can order the translation from outside Japan and have it delivered to your home address, your hotel in Japan, or get a print code for local printing.
Yes. If you wish to convert your foreign license to a full Japanese license (gaitame kirikae), an official translation is part of the required documents.
Yes. As long as your translated license and original foreign license are valid, you can drive throughout Japan—including rural areas, cities, and tourist roads.
“ I received my personal code the same day I applied. I used it to print my official translation at a 7-Eleven in Narita Airport and was able to rent a car just minutes after arriving in Japan. The whole process was incredibly smooth.”
“ The physical translation was at the hotel reception at our arrival even if our hotel was in Kyoto and not Tokyo ”
“ The translation was accepted at the car rental without any issue, which is all I asked. Super fast process for last minute. I applied on Monday, could drive the first day of my family trip on Thursday. ”
They are located throughout Japan, including Narita and Haneda Airports in Tokyo
After selecting "English" at the top of the screen
After confirming "OK" on the terms and conditions page
Press "Save & Next," insert the amount displayed on the next screen (40 yen = €0.25) into the photocopier, and don't forget to collect the two freshly printed A4 sheets!
