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Driving in Chile with a foreign licence

Bring an IDP

Rental desks and local authorities in Chile commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Carry an IDP with your national licence to drive and rent in Chile.

Get your IDP for Chile IDP requirements for Chile

The essentials

Drives onThe right

IDPStrongly recommended

Minimum age18+

Convention1968 Vienna

On the road

Rules of the road in Chile

Seatbelts mandatory for all occupants.
0.03% alcohol limit; criminal above 0.08%.
Headlights on in tunnels.
Andean mountain passes may require chains in winter.

At the rental desk

Electronic toll (TAG) devices fitted to rental cars on Santiago motorways.

Common questions

Can I drive in Chile with a foreign licence?

Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Chile requires for foreign drivers.

Which side of the road does Chile drive on?

Chile drives on the right.

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