Singapore licence Switzerland

Driving in Switzerland with a Singapore license

IDP Required

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

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

At the rental deskRequested by major desks for non-EU licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Singapore 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 Switzerland Full Switzerland guide

Singapore drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. 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 Switzerland

Motorway vignette required (sold at borders/petrol stations).
Headlights on at all times, day and night.
0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for new/professional drivers.
Strict speed-camera enforcement.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Switzerland with a Singapore license?

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

What IDP format does Switzerland accept?

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

Do I still carry my Singapore license?

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