Ireland
IrelandDriving in Ireland on a foreign licence
Choose your country of licence
Whether you need an International Driving Permit in Ireland depends on where your licence was issued. Pick your country of licence below for the exact verdict, the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format Ireland accepts, and what to carry. An IDP is a certified translation of your national licence carried alongside the original, not a government-issued permit.
By country of licence
Where is your licence from?
Tap your country of licence for the verdict for Ireland.
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Common questions
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Can I drive in Ireland on a foreign licence?
Visitors can usually drive in Ireland on a valid foreign licence, and an IDP is recommended — especially if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet. An IDP is a certified translation of your licence carried together with the original, not a government-issued permit. Ireland recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format. Choose your country of licence for the exact verdict.
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Which country of licence does this cover?
We answer driving in Ireland for 15 different countries of licence: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, NZ, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, UAE, UK, US. Each page gives the verdict, the convention basis, the rental-desk rule, and what to carry.
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How fast can I get an IDP for Ireland?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you travel to Ireland.
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