Africa travel guide
Driving in Burkina Faso with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Burkina Faso commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Burkina Faso drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your national licence, and mopeds fill the streets of Ouagadougou.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Burkina Faso
- Drive on the right.
- Dense moped traffic in cities.
- 0.08% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Desks request an IDP for non-French licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Burkina Faso with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Burkina Faso requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Burkina Faso drive on?
Burkina Faso drives on the right.
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