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Driving in Liechtenstein with a UK license

Short answer: to drive in Liechtenstein with a UK license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your UK license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisLiechtenstein uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskCars are usually rented in Switzerland or Austria; an IDP helps non-EU drivers.

CarryCarry BOTH your UK 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: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968

Get my IDP for Liechtenstein Full Liechtenstein guide

UK drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence; some countries recognise the 1949 version and others the 1968 version. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Liechtenstein

Drive on the right.
Headlights on at all times.
0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for new drivers.
Swiss vignette for connecting motorways.

Common questions

Can I drive in Liechtenstein with a UK license?

to drive in Liechtenstein with a UK license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your UK license. Liechtenstein uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my UK driver's license valid in Liechtenstein?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Liechtenstein?

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

Can I rent a car in Liechtenstein with a UK license?

Cars are usually rented in Switzerland or Austria; an IDP helps non-EU drivers.

What IDP format does Liechtenstein accept?

Liechtenstein uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Liechtenstein?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing UK license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva / 1968 Vienna format Liechtenstein uses — carried alongside your UK license.

Do I still carry my UK license?

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