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Driving in Cambodia with a Singapore license

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

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisCambodia uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
At the rental deskSelf-drive desks ask for an IDP; many tourists hire a driver or tuk-tuk.
CarryCarry BOTH your Singapore 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

Singapore drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. 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 Cambodia

  • Drive on the right.
  • Helmets mandatory for motorbikes.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

01
Can I drive in Cambodia with a Singapore license?
to drive in Cambodia with a Singapore license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Singapore license. Cambodia uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
02
Is my Singapore driver's license valid in Cambodia?
Yes — to drive in Cambodia on an Singapore licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Singapore licence. Cambodia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
03
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Cambodia?
Yes — to drive in Cambodia on an Singapore licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Singapore licence. Cambodia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
04
Can I rent a car in Cambodia with a Singapore license?
Self-drive desks ask for an IDP; many tourists hire a driver or tuk-tuk.
05
What IDP format does Cambodia accept?
Cambodia uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
06
How do I get an International Driving Permit for Cambodia?
An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Singapore license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1968 Vienna format Cambodia uses — carried alongside your Singapore license.
07
Do I still carry my Singapore license?
Carry BOTH your Singapore national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
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