Asia travel guide
Driving in Afghanistan with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Afghanistan. Afghanistan drives on the right; an IDP is expected with your home licence, though most visitors travel with hired drivers given road conditions.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Afghanistan
- Drive on the right.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
- Checkpoints are frequent.
- Drive defensively on poorly maintained roads.
At the rental desk
Self-drive rental is uncommon; an IDP and passport are required where available.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Afghanistan with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Afghanistan requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Afghanistan drive on?
Afghanistan drives on the right.
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