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Ireland licence Antigua and Barbuda

Driving in Antigua and Barbuda with a Ireland license

Short answer: you cannot drive in Antigua and Barbuda on a Ireland license or an International Driving Permit alone — Antigua and Barbuda requires a local or temporary licence.

Not accepted

An International Driving Permit is not sufficient to drive in Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda does not accept the IDP for foreign visitors — a local or temporary licence is required. Always confirm the current rule before you travel.

Convention basisAntigua and Barbuda relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

At the rental deskA local temporary permit is issued on top of your licence; an IDP helps.

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: Local rules

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 Local rules format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Antigua and Barbuda

Drive on the left.
Buy a local temporary driving permit.
Narrow, winding roads.
Seatbelts mandatory.

Common questions

Can I drive in Antigua and Barbuda with a Ireland license?

you cannot drive in Antigua and Barbuda on a Ireland license or an International Driving Permit alone — Antigua and Barbuda requires a local or temporary licence. Antigua and Barbuda relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

Is my Ireland driver's license valid in Antigua and Barbuda?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Antigua and Barbuda?

Can I rent a car in Antigua and Barbuda with a Ireland license?

A local temporary permit is issued on top of your licence; an IDP helps.

What IDP format does Antigua and Barbuda accept?

Antigua and Barbuda relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Antigua and Barbuda?

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 Local rules format Antigua and Barbuda 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.