Africa travel guide
Driving in Cape Verde with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Cape Verde on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. This Atlantic island nation drives on the right; visitors can often use a national licence for short stays, with an IDP advised for non-Latin scripts.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Cape Verde
- Drive on the right.
- Steep, cobbled island roads.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
At the rental desk
Island desks recommend an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Cape Verde with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Cape Verde; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Cape Verde drive on?
Cape Verde drives on the right.
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