Asia travel guide
Driving in Kazakhstan with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Kazakhstan commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. 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
IDPStrongly recommended
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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