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Driving in Malta with a UK license

IDP Recommended

An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for UK licence holders driving in Malta. Your UK licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.

Convention basisMalta recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
At the rental deskAn IDP helps non-EU and non-Latin-script drivers at Maltese desks.
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 2026Convention: Both
Get my IDP for Malta Full Malta 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 the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Malta

  • Drive on the left.
  • Seatbelts mandatory; phone use banned.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Narrow roads and aggressive local driving.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to drive in Malta with a UK license?
An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for UK licence holders driving in Malta. Your UK licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.
02
What IDP format does Malta accept?
Malta recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
03
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.
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