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Driving in Chile with a Canada license

IDP Required

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

Convention basisChile recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskElectronic toll (TAG) devices fitted to rental cars on Santiago motorways.

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: 1968 Vienna Convention

Get my IDP for Chile Full Chile guide

Canadian drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their provincial licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Chile

Seatbelts mandatory for all occupants.
0.03% alcohol limit; criminal above 0.08%.
Headlights on in tunnels.
Andean mountain passes may require chains in winter.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Chile with a Canada license?

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

What IDP format does Chile accept?

Chile recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

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.