Africa travel guide
Driving in Burundi with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Burundi. Burundi drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence for its hilly roads and busy capital.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Burundi
- Drive on the right.
- Hilly, winding rural roads.
- 0.08% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Bujumbura desks request an IDP for non-French licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Burundi with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Burundi requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Burundi drive on?
Burundi drives on the right.
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