International Services

List of Contacts for Procedures and Inquires

Offices that take inquiries about translations of various driver's licenses issued by JAF and foreign language versions of Rules of the Road.
Branch offices offering Carnet de Passage authentication.

Offices that take inquiries about translations of various driver's licenses issued by JAF and foreign language versions of Rules of the Road.

Branch offices offering Carnet de Passage authentication.

For information about Japanese translation of foreign drivers license, please contact: translation-jaf@o3.jaf.or.jp

Handling of personal information: JAF uses personal information obtained through the carnet certification service only for the purpose of accurately carrying out the service and will not disclose such information to a third party without the consent of the individual concerned. However, if disclosure is requested by a public institute such as a court or police agency in accordance with laws and regulations, the information may be provided. Please refer to Handling of Personal Information for information on the handling of other personal information.

Precautions regarding procedures

[Japanese translation of a foreign driver's license / Chinese translation of a Japanese license]

In general, applications for Japanese translations of foreign driver's licenses can be submitted online through Application for Japanese Translation.

Online Application for Japanese Translation here.

Please check this information, if you are applying for a translation online.

For information on translations, please see...
Drive with a foreign license (For individuals with driver’s licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan)
If you have any questions regarding the issuance of translations, please check the FAQ first, before contacting us.

FAQ

Listed below are frequently asked questions about translations issued by JAF. Please read them before contacting us.