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Driving in Mauritius with a Ireland license

Short answer: you can drive in Mauritius with a Ireland license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your Ireland license.

IDP recommended

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

Convention basisMauritius uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskDesks accept many foreign licences; an IDP helps non-Latin-script drivers.

CarryCarry BOTH your Ireland 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: 1968 Vienna

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Irish drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. 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 Mauritius

Drive on the left.
Narrow roads and frequent roundabouts.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Seatbelts mandatory.

Common questions

Can I drive in Mauritius with a Ireland license?

you can drive in Mauritius with a Ireland license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your Ireland license. Mauritius uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Ireland driver's license valid in Mauritius?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Mauritius?

Can I rent a car in Mauritius with a Ireland license?

Desks accept many foreign licences; an IDP helps non-Latin-script drivers.

What IDP format does Mauritius accept?

Mauritius 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 Mauritius?

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

Do I still carry my Ireland license?

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