Africa travel guide
Driving in Angola with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Angola. Angola drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence, and Luanda's traffic and rough rural roads call for caution.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Angola
- Drive on the right.
- Heavy congestion in Luanda.
- 0.06% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Luanda desks request an IDP; 4x4 advised outside the capital.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Angola with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Angola requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Angola drive on?
Angola drives on the right.
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