Vatican City
Vatican CityDriving in Vatican City on a foreign licence
Choose your country of licence
Whether you need an International Driving Permit in Vatican City depends on where your licence was issued. Pick your country of licence below for the exact verdict, the internationally recognised format Vatican City accepts, and what to carry. An IDP is a certified translation of your national licence carried alongside the original, not a government-issued permit.
By country of licence
Where is your licence from?
Tap your country of licence for the verdict for Vatican City.
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Common questions
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Can I drive in Vatican City on a foreign licence?
Visitors can usually drive in Vatican City on a valid foreign licence, and an IDP is recommended — especially if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet. An IDP is a certified translation of your licence carried together with the original, not a government-issued permit. Vatican City recognises the internationally recognised format. Choose your country of licence for the exact verdict.
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Which country of licence does this cover?
We answer driving in Vatican City for 16 different countries of licence: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, NZ, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, UAE, UK, US. Each page gives the verdict, the convention basis, the rental-desk rule, and what to carry.
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How fast can I get an IDP for Vatican City?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you travel to Vatican City.
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