Europe travel guide
Driving in Belgium with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Belgium commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Belgium drives on the right and honours both driving conventions; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP, and the famous priority-to-the-right rule trips up newcomers.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Belgium
- Priority to the right at unmarked junctions.
- Reflective vest and warning triangle required.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent.
At the rental desk
Brussels desks request an IDP for licences issued outside the EU/EEA.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Belgium with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Belgium requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Belgium drive on?
Belgium drives on the right.
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