Institutional profile / IFA
International Federation of Autotourism
The International Federation of Autotourism is a public foundation and non-profit organisation registered with the Ministry of Justice in 2002, with its head office in Central Asia. The UAE office is operated by IFA International Auto-Tourism Service L.L.C-FZ, a Dubai company.
Confirmed foundation
Active direction
Current development
Planned stage
Dubai office operator
One Federation.
The Federation develops autotourism and supports road travellers worldwide.
Head office · Central Asia
International Federation of Autotourism · Registered with the Ministry of Justice in 2002 · Central Asia
ifa.org.kzIFA is not an issuing authority for International Driving Permits. International Drivers Association (IDA) processes and approves the documents and registers them in its central database at its central office in Central Asia. In the UAE, IFA International Auto-Tourism Service L.L.C-FZ accepts payments for physical document production and delivery, prints and prepares the approved documents on IDA’s instructions, and arranges collection or delivery. Read the service information and view the IFA certificate in the IDP section.
IDP Information · View the IDA certificateCurrent programme
IFA programmes
Current developmentROUTES / 01
Three focused routes from the UAE
UAE–Oman, UAE–Saudi–Bahrain and UAE–Saudi–Qatar concepts undergo regulatory and field-readiness review.
Open routes →
Active directionBRIEFINGS / 02
Practical briefings
Independent resources covering driver documents, vehicle readiness, borders and the assessment of international routes.
Open resources →
Active directionGUIDE / 03
Autotourism Guide
Evidence-led guidance on GCC road rules, speed enforcement, visitor documents, rental policy and border operations.
Open the guide →Cooperation & development