Europe travel guide
Driving in Estonia with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Estonia commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Estonia drives on the right and keeps headlights on around the clock; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP alongside their national licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Estonia
- Headlights on day and night, all year.
- Winter tyres mandatory Dec–Mar.
- 0.02% alcohol limit.
- Reflective vest and triangle required.
At the rental desk
Tallinn desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Estonia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Estonia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Estonia drive on?
Estonia drives on the right.
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