Jeju Rental Car License Name Check

Check the issuing authority, document validity and vehicle category on your IDP. If any detail is unclear, complete driver registration early so Orcar can review the document before pickup.

This guide focuses on one narrow but important pickup risk for foreign travelers: making sure the driver name and license documents match before you fly to Jeju. For a broader booking checklist, see the Jeju car rental for foreigners checklist.

The document match that matters

For Orcar rentals in Korea, drivers using a foreign licence need a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) for insurance coverage. They must also hold their physical home-country licence. A translation, digital licence or screenshot does not replace these documents.

Check that the driver's name in the booking and on the driving documents is consistent. If the spelling differs, contact Orcar before pickup. The payment cardholder does not need to be the driver or the booker.

What to check before you fly

• Passport name: Use the same given name, middle name, and surname order shown in your passport whenever possible.
• Check the issuing authority, document validity and vehicle category on your IDP. If any detail is unclear, complete driver registration early so Orcar can review the document before pickup.
• Home license: Bring the physical license from your home country, even if your IDP is valid.
• Orcar collects payment when you book. No security deposit or security hold is required. The payment card does not need to be in the driver's or the booker's name.
• Country eligibility: Korea accepts valid permits under the Geneva and Vienna conventions. KoROAD notes that mainland China is not part of those conventions, while Hong Kong and Macao permits are recognized.

At Jeju Airport pickup

Jeju International Airport’s official rental car guide says travelers should use the rental car shuttle area outside Gate 5 and board the shuttle operated by the rental provider. That means document checking often happens after a short shuttle ride, not at the arrival gate itself.

Prepare your passport, valid IDP and physical home-country licence if you use a foreign licence. Complete driver registration and save your booking's pickup instructions before you leave. Jeju Airport car rental pickup guide

If something does not match

Check that the driver's name in the booking and on the driving documents is consistent. If the spelling differs, contact Orcar before pickup. The payment cardholder does not need to be the driver or the booker.

If your license country is not eligible for self-drive in Korea, do not try to force a rental. Plan a driver service, taxi route, or public transport alternative instead. The Korea IDP guide explains eligibility in more detail.

Orcar pickup checklist

1. Save your booking under the main driver’s passport name.
2. Prepare your passport, valid IDP and physical home-country licence if you use a foreign licence. Complete driver registration and save your booking's pickup instructions before you leave.
3. Take photos of each document before travel, but bring the originals to pickup.
4. For an Orcar booking, you do not need a card in the driver's name or funds for a security deposit. Before paying, check the booking total, selected options and cancellation terms. Jeju rental car contract checklist
5. Arrive with time for the shuttle, document check, vehicle photos, and navigation setup.

FAQ

Does the IDP name need to match my passport?

Yes. KoROAD warns that an International Driving Permit may not be recognized if the English name spelling differs from the passport. Match spelling before you travel.

Can I use a digital copy of my license?

Do not rely on a photo only. Bring the physical home country driver’s license and the physical IDP, plus your passport.

Can someone else pay for my Jeju rental car?

Orcar collects payment when you book. No security deposit or security hold is required. The payment card does not need to be in the driver's or the booker's name.

Where do I go after landing at Jeju Airport?

Jeju Airport’s official guide directs rental car users to the rental car shuttle stop outside Gate 5, where provider shuttles take travelers to rental offices.

Official sources

Official references checked: Korea Tourism Organization driving guide, VisitKorea rental car guidance, KoROAD International Driving Permit guidance, and Jeju International Airport car rental guide.