To be valid, the IDP must be accompanied by a valid driving licence issued in the applicant's country of residence. An IDP is not required if the driver's domestic licence meets the requirements of the 1949 or 1968 convention; the domestic licence can be used directly in a foreign jurisdiction that is a party to that convention.[5] In addition, other arrangements eliminates the need of an IDP in some countries, such as the European driving license valid within the European Economic Area.