Europe travel guide
Driving in Switzerland with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Switzerland commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Non-EU visitors should carry an IDP to drive in Switzerland.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Switzerland
- Motorway vignette required (sold at borders/petrol stations).
- Headlights on at all times, day and night.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for new/professional drivers.
- Strict speed-camera enforcement.
At the rental desk
Requested by major desks for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Switzerland with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Switzerland requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Switzerland drive on?
Switzerland drives on the right.
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