Europe travel guide
Driving in Kosovo with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Kosovo. Kosovo drives on the right; an IDP is advised with your licence, and visitors must buy local third-party insurance at the border.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Kosovo
- Drive on the right.
- Headlights on day and night.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Buy border vehicle insurance on entry.
At the rental desk
Pristina desks ask for an IDP; border insurance is compulsory.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Kosovo with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Kosovo requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Kosovo drive on?
Kosovo drives on the right.
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