UAE licence Tanzania

Driving in Tanzania with a UAE license

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

Bring an IDP

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

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

At the rental deskDar es Salaam and Arusha desks request an IDP for non-English licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your UAE 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 Tanzania Full Tanzania guide

UAE 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 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Tanzania

Drive on the left.
Wildlife and pedestrians on roads.
0.08% alcohol limit.
Police speed checks are routine.

Common questions

Can I drive in Tanzania with a UAE license?

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

Is my UAE driver's license valid in Tanzania?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Tanzania?

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

Can I rent a car in Tanzania with a UAE license?

Dar es Salaam and Arusha desks request an IDP for non-English licences.

What IDP format does Tanzania accept?

Tanzania 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 Tanzania?

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

Do I still carry my UAE license?

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