Asia travel guide
Driving in Maldives with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Maldives on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. The Maldives drives on the left, but with resorts spread across islands there is little driving; an IDP is rarely needed beyond Malé.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Maldives
- Drive on the left in Malé.
- Motorbikes dominate the capital.
- 0.0% alcohol tolerance.
- Most islands have no roads to drive.
At the rental desk
Car rental is minimal; transport is mostly by boat and seaplane.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Maldives with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Maldives; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Maldives drive on?
Maldives drives on the left.
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