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Driving in Georgia with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Georgia. Georgia drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention and uses its own script, so an IDP is advised to translate your licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Georgia
- Drive on the right.
- Headlights on at all times.
- 0.03% alcohol limit.
- Assertive driving on mountain roads.
At the rental desk
Tbilisi desks ask for an IDP with non-Latin-script licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Georgia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Georgia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Georgia drive on?
Georgia drives on the right.
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