Middle East travel guide
Driving in Oman with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Oman. Oman drives on the right and recognises the 1949 Geneva IDP; tourists should carry it with their national licence to rent a car.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Oman
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol law for driving.
- Speed cameras and radar widespread.
- 4x4 recommended for desert and wadi routes.
At the rental desk
Muscat desks request an IDP for most non-GCC licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Oman with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Oman requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Oman drive on?
Oman drives on the right.
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