Asia travel guide
Driving in Uzbekistan with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised to translate non-Latin-script licences for desks and police.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Uzbekistan
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol policy.
- Headlights on outside cities.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Tashkent desks ask for an IDP with non-Latin-script licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Uzbekistan with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Uzbekistan requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Uzbekistan drive on?
Uzbekistan drives on the right.
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