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Driving in Norway with a UK license

IDP Required

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

Convention basisNorway recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskOslo desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; many tolls are automatic.

CarryCarry BOTH your UK 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: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968

Get my IDP for Norway Full Norway guide

UK drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence; some countries recognise the 1949 version and others the 1968 version. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Norway

Headlights on at all times, year-round.
0.02% alcohol limit — near zero.
Winter tyres mandatory in winter.
Automatic AutoPASS toll roads.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Norway with a UK license?

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

What IDP format does Norway accept?

Norway recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my UK license?

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