Asia travel guide
Driving in Kazakhstan with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention and uses Cyrillic, so an IDP is advised to translate non-Cyrillic licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Kazakhstan
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
- Headlights on outside cities.
- Long, remote highways between cities.
At the rental desk
Almaty and Astana desks ask for an IDP with non-Cyrillic licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Kazakhstan with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Kazakhstan requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Kazakhstan drive on?
Kazakhstan drives on the right.
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