Asia travel guide
Driving in Brunei with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Brunei commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Brunei drives on the left; tourists should carry an IDP with their national licence, and the sultanate enforces zero alcohol.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Brunei
- Drive on the left.
- Zero alcohol tolerance.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
- Fuel is cheap but resold to foreigners at higher rates.
At the rental desk
Bandar Seri Begawan desks request an IDP for non-English licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Brunei with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Brunei requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Brunei drive on?
Brunei drives on the left.
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