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Driving in Botswana with a Philippines license

Short answer: you can drive in Botswana with a Philippines license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your Philippines license.

IDP recommended

An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for Philippines licence holders driving in Botswana. Your Philippines licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.

Convention basisBotswana uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
At the rental deskAn IDP is recommended for non-English licences; 4x4 essential for the Delta.
CarryCarry BOTH your Philippines 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 2026Convention: 1949 Geneva
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Philippine drivers need an International Driving Permit to drive or rent a car in most countries abroad. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Botswana

  • Drive on the left.
  • Wildlife on roads, especially at night.
  • 0.08% alcohol limit.
  • Long distances between fuel stops.

Common questions

01
Can I drive in Botswana with a Philippines license?
you can drive in Botswana with a Philippines license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your Philippines license. Botswana uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
02
Is my Philippines driver's license valid in Botswana?
An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for Philippines licence holders driving in Botswana. Your Philippines licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.
03
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Botswana?
An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for Philippines licence holders driving in Botswana. Your Philippines licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.
04
Can I rent a car in Botswana with a Philippines license?
An IDP is recommended for non-English licences; 4x4 essential for the Delta.
05
What IDP format does Botswana accept?
Botswana uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
06
How do I get an International Driving Permit for Botswana?
An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Philippines license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva format Botswana uses — carried alongside your Philippines license.
07
Do I still carry my Philippines license?
Carry BOTH your Philippines national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
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