US licence Macau

Driving in Macau with a US license

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

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisMacau 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 US 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 Macau Full Macau guide

U.S. drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their state licence when driving or renting a car 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 Macau

Drive on the left.
Seatbelts mandatory.
Strict drink-driving penalties.
Narrow, congested streets.

Common questions

Can I drive in Macau with a US license?

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

Is my US driver's license valid in Macau?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Macau?

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

Can I rent a car in Macau with a US license?

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

What IDP format does Macau accept?

Macau 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 Macau?

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

Do I still carry my US license?

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