France licence Algeria

Driving in Algeria with a France license

IDP Required

Yes — to drive in Algeria on an France licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your France licence. Algeria expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisAlgeria recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskAlgiers desks request an IDP for non-Arabic, non-French licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your France national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.

Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25

Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)

FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits

Last verified June 2026Source: 1968 Vienna Convention

Get my IDP for Algeria Full Algeria guide

French drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Algeria

Drive on the right.
Zero alcohol tolerance for driving.
Checkpoints common between cities.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Algeria with a France license?

Yes — to drive in Algeria on an France licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your France licence. Algeria expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

What IDP format does Algeria accept?

Algeria recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my France license?

Carry BOTH your France national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.