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Driving in Equatorial Guinea with a UAE license

Short answer: you cannot drive in Equatorial Guinea on a UAE license or an International Driving Permit alone — Equatorial Guinea requires a local or temporary licence.

Not accepted

An International Driving Permit is not sufficient to drive in Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea does not accept the IDP for foreign visitors — a local or temporary licence is required. Always confirm the current rule before you travel.

Convention basisEquatorial Guinea relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

At the rental deskMalabo desks request an IDP; carry passport and home licence too.

CarryCarry BOTH your UAE 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: Local rules

UAE 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 Local rules format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Equatorial Guinea

Drive on the right.
Numerous police checkpoints.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Equatorial Guinea with a UAE license?

you cannot drive in Equatorial Guinea on a UAE license or an International Driving Permit alone — Equatorial Guinea requires a local or temporary licence. Equatorial Guinea relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

Is my UAE driver's license valid in Equatorial Guinea?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Equatorial Guinea?

Can I rent a car in Equatorial Guinea with a UAE license?

Malabo desks request an IDP; carry passport and home licence too.

What IDP format does Equatorial Guinea accept?

Equatorial Guinea relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Equatorial Guinea?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing UAE license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the Local rules format Equatorial Guinea uses — carried alongside your UAE license.

Do I still carry my UAE license?

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