NZ licence Austria

Driving in Austria with a NZ license

Short answer: to drive in Austria with a NZ license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your NZ license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisAustria uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskRequested for non-EU licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your NZ 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: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968

Get my IDP for Austria Full Austria guide

New Zealand drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Austria

Motorway vignette (Pickerl) mandatory.
Headlights recommended day and night.
Reflective vest and triangle required.
0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for novice drivers.

Common questions

Can I drive in Austria with a NZ license?

to drive in Austria with a NZ license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your NZ license. Austria uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my NZ driver's license valid in Austria?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Austria?

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

Can I rent a car in Austria with a NZ license?

Requested for non-EU licences.

What IDP format does Austria accept?

Austria uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Austria?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing NZ license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva / 1968 Vienna format Austria uses — carried alongside your NZ license.

Do I still carry my NZ license?

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