Asia travel guide
Driving in Mongolia with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Mongolia. Mongolia drives on the right and uses Cyrillic; an IDP is advised with your licence, and much of the country is trackless steppe best crossed by 4x4.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Mongolia
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol policy.
- Few paved roads outside the capital.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Ulaanbaatar desks ask for an IDP with non-Cyrillic licences; 4x4 for off-road.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Mongolia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Mongolia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Mongolia drive on?
Mongolia drives on the right.
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