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Driving in Micronesia with a Ireland license

Short answer: you cannot drive in Micronesia on a Ireland license or an International Driving Permit alone — Micronesia requires a local or temporary licence.

Not accepted

An International Driving Permit is not sufficient to drive in Micronesia. Micronesia does not accept the IDP for foreign visitors — a local or temporary licence is required. Always confirm the current rule before you travel.

Convention basisMicronesia relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

At the rental deskIsland rental is limited; an IDP and passport advised.

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: Local rules

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 Local rules format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Micronesia

Drive on the right.
Low speed limits on island roads.
0.08% alcohol limit.
Roads vary widely between states.

Common questions

Can I drive in Micronesia with a Ireland license?

you cannot drive in Micronesia on a Ireland license or an International Driving Permit alone — Micronesia requires a local or temporary licence. Micronesia relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

Is my Ireland driver's license valid in Micronesia?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Micronesia?

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

Island rental is limited; an IDP and passport advised.

What IDP format does Micronesia accept?

Micronesia relies on local licensing rules rather than the UN IDP conventions.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Micronesia?

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 Local rules format Micronesia 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.