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Driving in Fiji with a NZ license

IDP Recommended

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

Convention basisFiji recognises the 1949 Geneva Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.
At the rental deskNadi desks accept English licences; an IDP helps non-English drivers.
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 2026Convention: 1949 Geneva
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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 format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Fiji

  • Drive on the left.
  • Watch for pedestrians and animals in villages.
  • 0.08% alcohol limit.
  • Unsealed roads on smaller islands.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to drive in Fiji with a NZ license?
An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for NZ licence holders driving in Fiji. Your NZ 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 Fiji accept?
Fiji recognises the 1949 Geneva Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.
03
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.
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