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Driving in Sweden with a France license

IDP Required

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

Convention basisSweden recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskStockholm desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your France 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: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968

Get my IDP for Sweden Full Sweden guide

French drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Sweden

Daytime headlights mandatory at all times.
0.02% alcohol limit — near zero.
Winter tyres mandatory Dec–Mar.
Congestion tax in Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Sweden with a France license?

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

What IDP format does Sweden accept?

Sweden recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my France license?

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