NZ licence Haiti

Driving in Haiti with a NZ license

Short answer: you cannot drive in Haiti on a NZ license or an International Driving Permit alone — Haiti requires a local or temporary licence.

Not accepted

An International Driving Permit is not sufficient to drive in Haiti. Haiti does not accept the IDP for foreign visitors — a local or temporary licence is required. Always confirm the current rule before you travel.

Convention basisHaiti relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

At the rental deskSelf-drive is limited; an IDP and passport are expected where available.

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: Local rules

New Zealand drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. 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 Haiti

Drive on the right.
Congested, poorly marked roads.
0.08% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Haiti with a NZ license?

you cannot drive in Haiti on a NZ license or an International Driving Permit alone — Haiti requires a local or temporary licence. Haiti relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

Is my NZ driver's license valid in Haiti?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Haiti?

Can I rent a car in Haiti with a NZ license?

Self-drive is limited; an IDP and passport are expected where available.

What IDP format does Haiti accept?

Haiti relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Haiti?

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

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.