Singapore licence Jordan

Driving in Jordan with a Singapore license

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

Bring an IDP

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

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

At the rental deskAmman and airport desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Singapore 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 Jordan Full Jordan guide

Singapore 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 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Jordan

Drive on the right.
Seatbelts mandatory.
Zero-tolerance alcohol for driving.
Desert Highway speed cameras are common.

Common questions

Can I drive in Jordan with a Singapore license?

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

Is my Singapore driver's license valid in Jordan?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Jordan?

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

Can I rent a car in Jordan with a Singapore license?

Amman and airport desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.

What IDP format does Jordan accept?

Jordan 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 Jordan?

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

Do I still carry my Singapore license?

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