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Papua New GuineaDriving in Papua New Guinea with a India license
Short answer: to drive in Papua New Guinea with a India license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your India license.
Bring an IDP
Yes — to drive in Papua New Guinea on an India licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your India licence. Papua New Guinea expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
Convention basisPapua New Guinea uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
At the rental deskPort Moresby desks request an IDP; 4x4 advised for the highlands.
CarryCarry BOTH your India 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: 1949 Geneva Convention
Indian 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 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.
Driving rules in Papua New Guinea
- Drive on the left.
- Rough, mountainous roads.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
Common questions
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Can I drive in Papua New Guinea with a India license?
to drive in Papua New Guinea with a India license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your India license. Papua New Guinea uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
02
Is my India driver's license valid in Papua New Guinea?
Yes — to drive in Papua New Guinea on an India licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your India licence. Papua New Guinea expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
03
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Papua New Guinea?
Yes — to drive in Papua New Guinea on an India licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your India licence. Papua New Guinea expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
04
Can I rent a car in Papua New Guinea with a India license?
Port Moresby desks request an IDP; 4x4 advised for the highlands.
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What IDP format does Papua New Guinea accept?
Papua New Guinea uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
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How do I get an International Driving Permit for Papua New Guinea?
An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing India license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva format Papua New Guinea uses — carried alongside your India license.
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Do I still carry my India license?
Carry BOTH your India national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
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