Europe travel guide
Driving in Bulgaria with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Bulgaria commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Bulgaria drives on the right and uses Cyrillic signage, so non-EU visitors should carry an IDP to translate their licence for desks and police.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Bulgaria
- Electronic vignette required on national roads.
- Headlights on day and night.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.
At the rental desk
An e-vignette is needed for highways; desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Bulgaria with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Bulgaria requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Bulgaria drive on?
Bulgaria drives on the right.
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