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Driving in Ghana with a Nigeria license

IDP Required

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

Convention basisGhana recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskAccra desks request an IDP for non-English licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Nigeria 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: 1968 Vienna Convention

Get my IDP for Ghana Full Ghana guide

Nigerian drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Ghana

Drive on the right.
Heavy urban congestion in Accra.
0.08% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Ghana with a Nigeria license?

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

What IDP format does Ghana accept?

Ghana recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my Nigeria license?

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