Europe travel guide
Driving in Ukraine with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Ukraine. Ukraine drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention and uses Cyrillic, so an IDP is needed to translate non-Cyrillic licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
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 require 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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