Ireland licence Gabon

Driving in Gabon with a Ireland license

Short answer: to drive in Gabon with a Ireland license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your Ireland license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisGabon uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskLibreville desks request an IDP for non-French licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Ireland 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: 1949 Geneva Convention

Get my IDP for Gabon Full Gabon guide

Irish drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Gabon

Drive on the right.
Wet, slippery roads in the rainy season.
0.08% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Gabon with a Ireland license?

to drive in Gabon with a Ireland license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your Ireland license. Gabon uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Ireland driver's license valid in Gabon?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Gabon?

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

Can I rent a car in Gabon with a Ireland license?

Libreville desks request an IDP for non-French licences.

What IDP format does Gabon accept?

Gabon uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Gabon?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Ireland license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva format Gabon uses — carried alongside your Ireland license.

Do I still carry my Ireland license?

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