UAE licence Armenia

Driving in Armenia with a UAE license

IDP Required

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

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

At the rental deskYerevan desks ask for an IDP with non-Latin-script licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your UAE 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 Armenia Full Armenia guide

UAE drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. 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 Armenia

Drive on the right.
Headlights on outside cities.
Zero-tolerance alcohol policy.
Mountain roads with steep grades.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Armenia with a UAE license?

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

What IDP format does Armenia accept?

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

Do I still carry my UAE license?

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