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Driving in Seychelles with a India license

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

IDP recommended

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

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

At the rental deskMahé desks accept many foreign licences; an IDP helps non-Latin scripts.

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 2026Convention: 1968 Vienna

Get my IDP for Seychelles Full Seychelles guide

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 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Seychelles

Drive on the left.
Narrow, hilly roads on Mahé and Praslin.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Seatbelts mandatory.

Common questions

Can I drive in Seychelles with a India license?

you can drive in Seychelles with a India license; an International Driving Permit is recommended and is carried alongside your India license. Seychelles uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my India driver's license valid in Seychelles?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Seychelles?

Can I rent a car in Seychelles with a India license?

Mahé desks accept many foreign licences; an IDP helps non-Latin scripts.

What IDP format does Seychelles accept?

Seychelles 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 Seychelles?

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 1968 Vienna format Seychelles uses — carried alongside your India license.

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.