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Driving in Mozambique with a US license

Short answer: to drive in Mozambique 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 Mozambique on a US licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. Mozambique expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

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

At the rental deskMaputo desks request an IDP for non-Portuguese licences; carry reflective vests.

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 Mozambique Full Mozambique 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 Mozambique

Drive on the left.
Two reflective triangles and a vest required.
0.06% alcohol limit.
Police checkpoints are routine.

Common questions

Can I drive in Mozambique with a US license?

to drive in Mozambique with a US license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your US license. Mozambique 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 Mozambique?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Mozambique?

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

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

Maputo desks request an IDP for non-Portuguese licences; carry reflective vests.

What IDP format does Mozambique accept?

Mozambique 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 Mozambique?

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 Mozambique 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.