Europe travel guide
Driving in Slovakia with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Slovakia commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Slovakia drives on the right and enforces zero alcohol; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP, and an e-vignette is required on motorways.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Slovakia
- Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
- Motorway e-vignette required.
- Headlights on at all times.
- Winter tyres mandatory in snow.
At the rental desk
Bratislava desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; e-vignette usually included.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Slovakia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Slovakia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Slovakia drive on?
Slovakia drives on the right.
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