UK licence Estonia

Driving in Estonia with a UK license

Short answer: to drive in Estonia with a UK license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your UK license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisEstonia uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskTallinn desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.

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 2026Source: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968

Get my IDP for Estonia Full Estonia 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 a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Estonia

Headlights on day and night, all year.
Winter tyres mandatory Dec–Mar.
0.02% alcohol limit.
Reflective vest and triangle required.

Common questions

Can I drive in Estonia with a UK license?

to drive in Estonia with a UK license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your UK license. Estonia uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my UK driver's license valid in Estonia?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Estonia?

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

Can I rent a car in Estonia with a UK license?

Tallinn desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.

What IDP format does Estonia accept?

Estonia uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Estonia?

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 1949 Geneva / 1968 Vienna format Estonia uses — carried alongside your UK license.

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.