NZ licence San Marino

Driving in San Marino with a NZ license

Short answer: you can drive in San Marino with a NZ license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your NZ license.

IDP recommended

An International Driving Permit is recommended (not strictly required) for NZ licence holders driving in San Marino. Your NZ licence is in the Roman alphabet, but an IDP removes any doubt at rental desks and roadside checks. Carry both.

Convention basisSan Marino uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskCars are typically rented in Italy; an IDP helps non-EU drivers.

CarryCarry BOTH your NZ 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 2026Convention: Both

Get my IDP for San Marino Full San Marino guide

New Zealand drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in San Marino

Drive on the right.
Headlights on motorways and in tunnels.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Reflective vest and triangle required.

Common questions

Can I drive in San Marino with a NZ license?

you can drive in San Marino with a NZ license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your NZ license. San Marino uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my NZ driver's license valid in San Marino?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for San Marino?

Can I rent a car in San Marino with a NZ license?

Cars are typically rented in Italy; an IDP helps non-EU drivers.

What IDP format does San Marino accept?

San Marino uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for San Marino?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing NZ license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva / 1968 Vienna format San Marino uses — carried alongside your NZ license.

Do I still carry my NZ license?

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