Europe travel guide
Driving in Ukraine with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Ukraine commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Ukraine drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention and uses Cyrillic, so an IDP helps translate non-Cyrillic licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Ukraine
- Drive on the right.
- Headlights on outside built-up areas Oct–Apr.
- 0.02% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Desks ask for an IDP for non-Cyrillic licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Ukraine with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Ukraine requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Ukraine drive on?
Ukraine drives on the right.
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