Europe travel guide
Driving in Latvia with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Latvia. Latvia drives on the right with year-round daytime headlights; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their national licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
ConventionBoth
On the road
Rules of the road in Latvia
- Headlights on at all times.
- Winter tyres mandatory Dec–Feb.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.02% for new drivers.
- Reflective vest and triangle required.
At the rental desk
Riga desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Latvia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Latvia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Latvia drive on?
Latvia drives on the right.
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