Ireland licence Andorra

Driving in Andorra with a Ireland license

Short answer: you can drive in Andorra with a Ireland license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your Ireland license.

IDP recommended

An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for Ireland licence holders driving in Andorra. Your Ireland licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.

Convention basisAndorra uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskFew rental desks exist; most cars arrive from Spain or France with their own paperwork.

CarryCarry BOTH your Ireland 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 2026Convention: 1949 Geneva

Get my IDP for Andorra Full Andorra guide

Irish drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Andorra

Drive on the right on steep mountain roads.
Winter tyres or chains needed in snow.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Dipped headlights in tunnels.

Common questions

Can I drive in Andorra with a Ireland license?

you can drive in Andorra with a Ireland license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your Ireland license. Andorra uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Ireland driver's license valid in Andorra?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Andorra?

Can I rent a car in Andorra with a Ireland license?

Few rental desks exist; most cars arrive from Spain or France with their own paperwork.

What IDP format does Andorra accept?

Andorra uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Andorra?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Ireland license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva format Andorra uses — carried alongside your Ireland license.

Do I still carry my Ireland license?

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