Middle East travel guide
Driving in Jordan with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Jordan. Jordan drives on the right and recognises the 1949 Geneva IDP; tourists should carry it with their national licence to rent and drive.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Jordan
- Drive on the right.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol for driving.
- Desert Highway speed cameras are common.
At the rental desk
Amman and airport desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Jordan with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Jordan requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Jordan drive on?
Jordan drives on the right.
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