Ireland licence Uruguay

Driving in Uruguay with a Ireland license

Short answer: to drive in Uruguay with a Ireland license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Ireland license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisUruguay uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskMontevideo desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Ireland 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: 1968 Vienna Convention

Get my IDP for Uruguay Full Uruguay guide

Irish drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. 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 Uruguay

Drive on the right.
Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
Headlights on at all times on highways.
Seatbelts mandatory for all occupants.

Common questions

Can I drive in Uruguay with a Ireland license?

to drive in Uruguay with a Ireland license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Ireland license. Uruguay uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Ireland driver's license valid in Uruguay?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Uruguay?

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

Can I rent a car in Uruguay with a Ireland license?

Montevideo desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.

What IDP format does Uruguay accept?

Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Ireland license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1968 Vienna format Uruguay uses — carried alongside your Ireland license.

Do I still carry my Ireland license?

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