Europe travel guide
Driving in Russia with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Russia commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Russia drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention and uses Cyrillic, so an IDP helps translate non-Cyrillic licences for desks and police.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Russia
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
- Headlights on at all times.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Desks ask for an IDP for any non-Cyrillic licence.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Russia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Russia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Russia drive on?
Russia drives on the right.
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