text: If you are in the United States visiting, most states will recognize the license of your parent country.  A non-resident student may also drive on an out-of-state or foreign license.  Many states require that you carry a passport in addition to your license for it to be valid.\n\nIf you are establishing residence in the United States, each state has a limit on the amount of time you have to get a license.  For instance, in Georgia, a new resident has 30 days to obtain a license.