Driving International Association (DIA) offers the NFC Smart Kit — your official physical IDP Booklet, together with a complimentary physical Smart NFC Card. The IDP Booklet carries the full multilingual translations required under the conventions, and the complimentary Smart NFC Card additionally offers tap-to-verify NFC technology, alongside a IDP Digital Booklet (with a complimentary Digital Smart Card included) delivered in 2 hours. Starting from $32, it is the complete solution for drivers who want both a physical document and instant digital access.
What Is the DIA NFC Smart Kit
The NFC Smart Kit is DIA's premium IDP package, centred on your official physical IDP Booklet, with a complimentary physical Smart NFC Card included — both included in every order. Your official physical IDP Booklet is the primary tangible document containing the multilingual translations of your national driving licence, and the complimentary physical Smart NFC Card mirrors those same details — based on the 1949 and 1968 UN Conventions — that you can hand over at a rental desk or to police.
The NFC element adds tap-to-verify technology: officials with compatible devices can also tap the complimentary Smart NFC Card to confirm authenticity instantly, alongside checking the IDP Booklet itself, making it the most verifiable physical IDP format available.
Multilingual Translations Included
An IDP's core function is translation — it renders your national driving licence details into the multiple languages specified by the UN conventions, so authorities worldwide can read your credentials regardless of the language your national licence is written in.
The IDP Booklet in DIA's NFC Smart Kit carries these translations in full, as required under the conventions, and the complimentary Smart NFC Card mirrors the same details, covering the languages specified under the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. This is particularly valuable for drivers whose national licence is not in English or a widely read Latin script, such as those driving in Japan, the Middle East, or across different linguistic regions.
Instant Digital + Physical: The Best of Both
When you order the NFC Smart Kit, you receive your official IDP Digital Booklet, plus a complimentary Digital Smart Card in 2 hours — immediately accessible on your phone with a scannable QR code. Your official physical IDP Booklet — together with the complimentary physical Smart NFC Card — is then produced and shipped to your address.
This two-stage delivery means you are never left without valid documentation. The IDP Digital Booklet covers you from the moment of application, while the physical Smart NFC Card gives you a tangible document for in-person handovers once it arrives.
Where the Physical Card Matters Most
Some situations genuinely benefit from a physical Smart NFC Card. Remote areas with poor connectivity may not support QR-code scanning. Some officials or rental agents — particularly in regions where physical documents are the established norm — may feel more comfortable with a card in hand.
Carrying both the digital and physical versions removes any ambiguity: whatever the situation or preference of the person checking your documents, you can meet it. The NFC Smart Kit covers both scenarios.
Shipped Globally, Used Worldwide
DIA ships the NFC Smart Kit to addresses worldwide, so drivers in any country can order and receive their physical IDP card. Combined with the instant digital delivery, this means the NFC Smart Kit is accessible to any driver regardless of their location.
Your physical IDP Booklet, with its complimentary Smart NFC Card, is valid in countries party to the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions — covering the major IDP-recognising destinations across all continents.
Pricing and What's Included
The NFC Smart Kit starts from $32 — a one-off cost that covers the physical Smart NFC Card, the IDP Digital Booklet, and the full multilingual translation of your national driving licence. There are no hidden fees, no membership costs, and no annual renewal charges beyond reapplying when the IDP nears expiry.
For the price, the NFC Smart Kit offers the most complete physical IDP solution available: a verifiable physical Smart NFC Card with NFC, instant digital backup, and the full legitimacy of a convention-based, QR-verified DIA permit.
How to Order Your NFC Smart Kit
Ordering is fully online. Visit drivinginternationalassociation.com, select the NFC Smart Kit, upload your valid national driving licence and a passport-style photo, complete secure payment, and receive your IDP Digital Booklet in 2 hours. Your physical Smart NFC Card ships shortly after.
The process takes minutes, and the digital delivery ensures you're covered immediately — making the NFC Smart Kit the ideal solution whether you're planning ahead or travelling at relatively short notice.
Why the QR Code Matters
Your IDP Booklet — digital or physical — is the primary document and carries a police-verifiable QR code, as does the complimentary Smart Card included with every order. Verification is not limited to one item or one format: whichever you present, an officer or rental agent can scan the QR code to confirm authenticity in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is an International Driving Permit and do I need one?
An IDP is a multilingual translation of your driving licence recognised in 150+ countries. If you're driving abroad and your destination requires one, Driving International Association (DIA) delivers your IDP Digital Booklet in 2 hours from $21.
Q2: What is the difference between the IDP Digital Booklet and the NFC Smart Kit?
The IDP Digital Booklet is your official primary IDP delivered digitally in 2 hours, with a complimentary Digital Smart Card included. The NFC Smart Kit gives you the physical IDP Booklet with a complimentary physical Smart NFC Card — ideal for countries like Thailand and Japan that expect physical documentation.
Q3: How fast does Driving International Association deliver an IDP?
The IDP Digital Booklet (with complimentary Digital Smart Card) is delivered within 2 hours of payment. The physical NFC Smart Kit ships separately after digital delivery.
Q4: Is the Driving International Association IDP accepted internationally?
Driving International Association issues IDPs aligned with the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna UN Conventions on Road Traffic — the international framework recognised by rental companies and transport authorities in 150+ countries.
Q5: How much does a Driving International Association IDP cost?
IDP Digital Booklet: $21 (1yr), $26 (2yr), $32 (3yr). NFC Smart Kit (physical IDP Booklet + complimentary Smart NFC Card): $32 (1yr), $37 (2yr), $42 (3yr). 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Q6: Does an IDP replace my driving licence?
No. The IDP Digital Booklet is a translation of your existing licence and must always be carried alongside it. Both documents are required when driving abroad.
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