Canada licence Brunei

Driving in Brunei with a Canada license

Short answer: to drive in Brunei with a Canada license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your Canada license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisBrunei uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskBandar Seri Begawan desks request an IDP for non-English licences.

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: 1949 Geneva Convention

Get my IDP for Brunei Full Brunei 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 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Brunei

Drive on the left.
Zero alcohol tolerance.
Seatbelts mandatory.
Fuel is cheap but resold to foreigners at higher rates.

Common questions

Can I drive in Brunei with a Canada license?

to drive in Brunei with a Canada license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your Canada license. Brunei uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Canada driver's license valid in Brunei?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Brunei?

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

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

Bandar Seri Begawan desks request an IDP for non-English licences.

What IDP format does Brunei accept?

Brunei uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Brunei?

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 1949 Geneva format Brunei 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.