UK licence Bolivia

Driving in Bolivia with a UK license

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

Bring an IDP

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

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

At the rental deskLa Paz desks request an IDP; 4x4 advised for altiplano and mountain routes.

CarryCarry BOTH your UK 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 Bolivia Full Bolivia guide

UK drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence; some countries recognise the 1949 version and others the 1968 version. 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 Bolivia

Drive on the right.
High altitude affects engine and driver performance.
0.07% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Bolivia with a UK license?

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

Is my UK driver's license valid in Bolivia?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Bolivia?

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

Can I rent a car in Bolivia with a UK license?

La Paz desks request an IDP; 4x4 advised for altiplano and mountain routes.

What IDP format does Bolivia accept?

Bolivia 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 Bolivia?

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

Do I still carry my UK license?

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