NZ licence Croatia

Driving in Croatia with a NZ license

IDP Required

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

Convention basisCroatia recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskSplit and Dubrovnik desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your NZ 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: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968

Get my IDP for Croatia Full Croatia guide

New Zealand drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Croatia

Headlights on in winter and in poor visibility.
Reflective vest and triangle required.
0.05% alcohol limit; zero for drivers under 24.
Toll motorways along the Adriatic.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Croatia with a NZ license?

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

What IDP format does Croatia accept?

Croatia recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my NZ license?

Carry BOTH your NZ national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.