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Driving in Cyprus with a UK license

IDP Recommended

An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for UK licence holders driving in Cyprus. Your UK licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.

Convention basisCyprus recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
At the rental deskRental cars carry red 'Z' plates; an IDP helps non-EU drivers.
CarryCarry BOTH your UK 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 2026Convention: Both
Get my IDP for Cyprus Full Cyprus guide

UK drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence; some countries recognise the 1949 version and others the 1968 version. 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 Cyprus

  • Drive on the left.
  • Seatbelts mandatory; no phone use while driving.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.02% for new drivers.
  • Speed limits in km/h.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to drive in Cyprus with a UK license?
An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for UK licence holders driving in Cyprus. Your UK licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.
02
What IDP format does Cyprus accept?
Cyprus recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
03
Do I still carry my UK license?
Carry BOTH your UK national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
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