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Driving in North Macedonia with a US license

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

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

At the rental deskSkopje desks ask for an IDP with non-Latin-script licences.

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 North Macedonia Full North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia

Headlights on at all times.
Reflective vest and triangle required.
0.05% alcohol limit; zero for new drivers.
Toll motorways between major cities.

Common questions

Can I drive in North Macedonia with a US license?

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

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for North Macedonia?

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

Can I rent a car in North Macedonia with a US license?

Skopje desks ask for an IDP with non-Latin-script licences.

What IDP format does North Macedonia accept?

North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia?

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 North Macedonia 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.