Europe travel guide
Driving in Sweden with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Sweden. Sweden drives on the right with daytime headlights required by law; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP, and the alcohol limit is among Europe's lowest.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
ConventionBoth
On the road
Rules of the road in Sweden
- Daytime headlights mandatory at all times.
- 0.02% alcohol limit — near zero.
- Winter tyres mandatory Dec–Mar.
- Congestion tax in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
At the rental desk
Stockholm desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Sweden with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Sweden requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Sweden drive on?
Sweden drives on the right.
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