Nigeria licence Hong Kong

Driving in Hong Kong with a Nigeria license

Short answer: to drive in Hong Kong with a Nigeria license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Nigeria license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisHong Kong uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

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

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 Hong Kong Full Hong Kong guide

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

Driving rules in Hong Kong

Drive on the left.
Seatbelts mandatory front and rear.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Tunnels and bridges carry tolls.

Common questions

Can I drive in Hong Kong with a Nigeria license?

to drive in Hong Kong with a Nigeria license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Nigeria license. Hong Kong uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Nigeria driver's license valid in Hong Kong?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Hong Kong?

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

Can I rent a car in Hong Kong with a Nigeria license?

Self-drive rental is limited; an IDP is expected where available.

What IDP format does Hong Kong accept?

Hong Kong uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Hong Kong?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Nigeria license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1968 Vienna format Hong Kong uses — carried alongside your Nigeria license.

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.