Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and PrincipeDriving in Sao Tome and Principe on a foreign licence
Choose your country of licence
Whether you need an International Driving Permit in Sao Tome and Principe depends on where your licence was issued. Pick your country of licence below for the exact verdict, the internationally recognised format Sao Tome and Principe accepts, and what to carry. An IDP is a certified translation of your national licence carried alongside the original, not a government-issued permit.
By country of licence
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Tap your country of licence for the verdict for Sao Tome and Principe.
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Common questions
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Can I drive in Sao Tome and Principe on a foreign licence?
Sao Tome and Principe commonly asks foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence. An IDP is a certified translation of your licence carried together with the original, not a government-issued permit. Sao Tome and Principe recognises the internationally recognised format. Choose your country of licence for the exact verdict.
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Which country of licence does this cover?
We answer driving in Sao Tome and Principe for 16 different countries of licence: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, NZ, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, UAE, UK, US. Each page gives the verdict, the convention basis, the rental-desk rule, and what to carry.
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How fast can I get an IDP for Sao Tome and Principe?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you travel to Sao Tome and Principe.
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