US licence Sudan

Driving in Sudan with a US license

Short answer: to drive in Sudan with a US license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your US license.

Bring an IDP

Yes — to drive in Sudan on a US licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. Sudan expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisSudan uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskSelf-drive is limited; an IDP and passport are expected where rental exists.

CarryCarry BOTH your US 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

Get my IDP for Sudan Full Sudan guide

U.S. drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their state licence when driving or renting a car 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 Sudan

Drive on the right.
Sandy desert roads and checkpoints.
Alcohol is prohibited.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

Can I drive in Sudan with a US license?

to drive in Sudan with a US license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your US license. Sudan uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my US driver's license valid in Sudan?

Yes — to drive in Sudan on a US licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. Sudan expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Sudan?

Yes — to drive in Sudan on a US licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. Sudan expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Can I rent a car in Sudan with a US license?

Self-drive is limited; an IDP and passport are expected where rental exists.

What IDP format does Sudan accept?

Sudan uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Sudan?

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

Do I still carry my US license?

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