Middle East travel guide
Driving in Lebanon with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Lebanon commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Lebanon drives on the right with assertive Beirut traffic; tourists should carry an IDP with their national licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Lebanon
- Drive on the right.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Drive defensively in dense city traffic.
At the rental desk
Beirut desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Lebanon with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Lebanon requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Lebanon drive on?
Lebanon drives on the right.
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