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Driving in Belarus with a Canada license

Short answer: to drive in Belarus with a Canada license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Canada license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisBelarus uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskRental desks ask for an IDP for any non-Cyrillic licence.

CarryCarry BOTH your Canada 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 Belarus Full Belarus guide

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

Driving rules in Belarus

Drive on the right.
Zero-tolerance alcohol policy (0.0%).
Headlights on outside built-up areas.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Belarus with a Canada license?

to drive in Belarus with a Canada license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Canada license. Belarus uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Canada driver's license valid in Belarus?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Belarus?

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

Can I rent a car in Belarus with a Canada license?

Rental desks ask for an IDP for any non-Cyrillic licence.

What IDP format does Belarus accept?

Belarus uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Belarus?

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

Do I still carry my Canada license?

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