Africa travel guide
Driving in Gambia with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Gambia commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. The Gambia drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence for its narrow riverside roads.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Gambia
- Drive on the right.
- Watch for pedestrians and carts.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Banjul desks request an IDP for non-English licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Gambia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Gambia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Gambia drive on?
Gambia drives on the right.
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