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Driving in Seychelles with a NZ license

Short answer: you can drive in Seychelles 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 Seychelles. Your NZ 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 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: 1968 Vienna

Get my IDP for Seychelles Full Seychelles 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 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 NZ license?

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

Is my NZ driver's license valid in Seychelles?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Seychelles?

Can I rent a car in Seychelles with a NZ 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 NZ 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 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.