Africa travel guide
Driving in Mozambique with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Mozambique commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Mozambique drives on the left and signs the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised if your licence is not in Portuguese.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Mozambique
- Drive on the left.
- Two reflective triangles and a vest required.
- 0.06% alcohol limit.
- Police checkpoints are routine.
At the rental desk
Maputo desks request an IDP for non-Portuguese licences; carry reflective vests.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Mozambique with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Mozambique requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Mozambique drive on?
Mozambique drives on the left.
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