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Driving in Turkey with a foreign licence

Bring an IDP

Rental desks and local authorities in Turkey commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. An IDP is recommended and often requested to rent a car in Türkiye.

Get your IDP for Turkey IDP requirements for Turkey

The essentials

Drives onThe right

IDPStrongly recommended

Minimum age18+

Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna

On the road

Rules of the road in Turkey

HGS/OGS electronic tolls on motorways and bridges.
Headlights and seatbelts mandatory.
0.05% alcohol limit; zero if towing.
Carry passport, licence and IDP.

At the rental desk

Requested for non-Latin-script and non-EU licences.

Common questions

Can I drive in Turkey with a foreign licence?

Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Turkey requires for foreign drivers.

Which side of the road does Turkey drive on?

Turkey drives on the right.

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