Middle East travel guide
Driving in Kuwait with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Kuwait. Kuwait drives on the right with strict speed enforcement; tourists should carry an IDP with their national licence, and alcohol is banned entirely.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Kuwait
- Drive on the right.
- Zero alcohol — it is prohibited.
- Extensive speed cameras.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
At the rental desk
Kuwait City desks request an IDP for most non-GCC licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Kuwait with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Kuwait requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Kuwait drive on?
Kuwait drives on the right.
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