Africa travel guide
Driving in Namibia with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Namibia on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. Namibia drives on the left across vast gravel roads; visitors can use an English licence, with an IDP advised for non-English licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Namibia
- Drive on the left.
- Gravel roads — reduce speed and watch tyres.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Long distances between fuel stops.
At the rental desk
An IDP is recommended for non-English licences; gravel-road insurance advised.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Namibia with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Namibia; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Namibia drive on?
Namibia drives on the left.
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