Middle East travel guide
Driving in Iraq with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Iraq. Iraq drives on the right; an IDP is expected with your home licence, though most visitors arrange drivers given security and road conditions.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Iraq
- Drive on the right.
- Numerous security checkpoints.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
- Drive defensively on intercity roads.
At the rental desk
Self-drive is rare; an IDP and passport are required where rental exists.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Iraq with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Iraq requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Iraq drive on?
Iraq drives on the right.
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