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Driving in Burkina Faso with a Philippines license

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

Bring an IDP

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

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

At the rental deskDesks request an IDP for non-French licences.

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 2026Source: 1949 Geneva Convention

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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 Burkina Faso

Drive on the right.
Dense moped traffic in cities.
0.08% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Burkina Faso with a Philippines license?

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

Is my Philippines driver's license valid in Burkina Faso?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Burkina Faso?

Can I rent a car in Burkina Faso with a Philippines license?

Desks request an IDP for non-French licences.

What IDP format does Burkina Faso accept?

Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso?

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 Burkina Faso uses — carried alongside your Philippines license.

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.