What we're looking for
Services our customers actually use : mobility, connectivity, accommodation, logistics, relocation support. In French, English or Japanese.
Our partners
A licence translation alone doesn't make a trip. You need a vehicle, a connection, sometimes a roof over your head. We work with organizations that cover each of these needs, chosen because we'd recommend them to a friend.
The organizations that shape the French-speaking community in Japan.
Those who tell the story of Japan in French.
Vehicle rental, campervans and road trips.
Internet and mobile from the moment you land.
For those staying a little longer.
Daily contacts
The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) issues the official translations, Japan Post delivers them. Knowing their procedures is what lets us keep our deadlines. We are not officially affiliated with either of them.
Join the network
Our customers arrive in Japan with a list of things to sort out, and the licence is only one of them. If you handle one of the others, let's talk.
Services our customers actually use : mobility, connectivity, accommodation, logistics, relocation support. In French, English or Japanese.
An audience of foreign drivers in Japan, qualified and ready to buy, your presence on this page, and cross-recommendations.
Write to us with your business and the connection you see with ours. We reply within 48 hours and suggest a call if it looks promising.
Your official driving licence translation, ordered online and delivered anywhere in Japan.
Order my translationOfficial JAF translation
Drivinjapan.com is your trusted partner for your trip to Japan. Since 2017, we have been assisting French, German, Swiss, Belgian, and many other tourists in obtaining a certified translation of their driver's license.
If your driver's license was issued in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Monaco, Germany, Slovenia, or Taiwan, you must obtain an official translation from JAF (Japan Automobile Federation).
Renting a car is an excellent way to explore Japan beyond the usual tourist routes. The Japanese railway network is one of the best in the world, but driving offers freedom and access to hidden gems across the country.
We offer delivery to your home, hotel, or car rental agency. Our translations are officially certified by JAF and are as valid as your original driver's license.
Processing time: 14–25 days for international delivery, 2–3 days for delivery in Japan.
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