Middle East travel guide
Driving in Yemen with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Yemen. Yemen drives on the right; an IDP is expected with your home licence, though conditions mean visitors typically rely on arranged local drivers.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Yemen
- Drive on the right.
- Frequent checkpoints.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
- Drive defensively on intercity roads.
At the rental desk
Self-drive is rare; an IDP and passport are required where rental exists.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Yemen with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Yemen requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Yemen drive on?
Yemen drives on the right.
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