Africa travel guide
Driving in Algeria with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Algeria. Algeria drives on the right and signs the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised to translate non-Arabic licences for desks and checkpoints.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Algeria
- Drive on the right.
- Zero alcohol tolerance for driving.
- Checkpoints common between cities.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Algiers desks request an IDP for non-Arabic, non-French licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Algeria with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Algeria requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Algeria drive on?
Algeria drives on the right.
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