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Equatorial GuineaDriving in Equatorial Guinea with a UK license
Short answer: you cannot drive in Equatorial Guinea on a UK 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 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: Local rules
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 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
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Can I drive in Equatorial Guinea with a UK license?
you cannot drive in Equatorial Guinea on a UK 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.
02
Is my UK driver's license valid in Equatorial Guinea?
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.
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Do I need an International Driving Permit for Equatorial Guinea?
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.
04
Can I rent a car in Equatorial Guinea with a UK license?
Malabo desks request an IDP; carry passport and home licence too.
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What IDP format does Equatorial Guinea accept?
Equatorial Guinea relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.
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How do I get an International Driving Permit for Equatorial Guinea?
An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing UK 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 UK license.
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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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