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Driving in Kuwait with a Philippines license

IDP Required

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

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

At the rental deskKuwait City desks request an IDP for most non-GCC licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Philippines 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 Kuwait Full Kuwait guide

Philippine drivers need an International Driving Permit to drive or rent a car in most countries 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 Kuwait

Drive on the right.
Zero alcohol — it is prohibited.
Extensive speed cameras.
Seatbelts mandatory.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Kuwait with a Philippines license?

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

What IDP format does Kuwait accept?

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

Do I still carry my Philippines license?

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