The International Driving Permit (IFS) is required by travelers in countries outside the European Union - with the exception of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

The IFS is an additional document in conjunction with the national driving license and serves as a translation. It serves as a facilitation for the control authorities and rental car companies and is not an independent proof of driving authorization.

There are two different models of documents:

• Model 1:
  • International driver's license according to the Vienna Convention of 1968: This model is valid for 3 years and is recognized in the vast majority of countries.
  • Applications can be made at BSC-Mitte, BSC-Nord and at the driving license office in Stresemannstraße.

• Model 2:
  • International driving license according to the Vienna Convention of 1926: This model is valid for 1 year.
  • This was most recently required in Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt, India and Syria.
  • This can only be applied for at the driving license office at Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen.

Due to constant legal changes within the countries, it is advisable for those affected to ask the country to be visited which model is required there.

It is also possible to obtain both models at the same time. This combination can then only be carried out at the driving license office in Stresemannstraße.