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Driving in Belgium with a Ireland license

IDP Required

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

Convention basisBelgium recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
At the rental deskBrussels desks request an IDP for licences issued outside the EU/EEA.
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 2026Source: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968
Get my IDP for Belgium Full Belgium guide

Irish drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Belgium

  • Priority to the right at unmarked junctions.
  • Reflective vest and warning triangle required.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to drive in Belgium with a Ireland license?
Yes — to drive in Belgium on an Ireland licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Ireland licence. Belgium expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
02
What IDP format does Belgium accept?
Belgium recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
03
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.
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