Oceania travel guide
Driving in Vanuatu with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Vanuatu on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. Vanuatu drives on the right and lets visitors use a valid foreign licence for short stays; an IDP is advised for non-Latin scripts.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
ConventionLocal rules
On the road
Rules of the road in Vanuatu
- Drive on the right.
- Unsealed roads outside Port Vila.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Watch for pedestrians and animals.
At the rental desk
Port Vila desks accept many licences; an IDP helps non-Latin scripts.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Vanuatu with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Vanuatu; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Vanuatu drive on?
Vanuatu drives on the right.
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