Europe travel guide
Driving in Norway with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Norway commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Norway drives on the right with mandatory daytime headlights and one of Europe's strictest alcohol limits; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Norway
- Headlights on at all times, year-round.
- 0.02% alcohol limit — near zero.
- Winter tyres mandatory in winter.
- Automatic AutoPASS toll roads.
At the rental desk
Oslo desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; many tolls are automatic.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Norway with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Norway requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Norway drive on?
Norway drives on the right.
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