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Driving in Moldova with a Philippines license

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

Bring an IDP

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

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

At the rental deskChișinău desks ask for an IDP with non-EU licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Philippines 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 Moldova Full Moldova guide

Philippine drivers need an International Driving Permit to drive or rent a car in most countries 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 Moldova

Drive on the right.
Headlights on outside towns.
Zero-tolerance alcohol policy.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Moldova with a Philippines license?

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

Is my Philippines driver's license valid in Moldova?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Moldova?

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

Can I rent a car in Moldova with a Philippines license?

Chișinău desks ask for an IDP with non-EU licences.

What IDP format does Moldova accept?

Moldova 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 Moldova?

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

Do I still carry my Philippines license?

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