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Does National require an IDP in Brunei?

Yes, bring one
Brunei legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter.
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National in Brunei
National IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
National footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theLeft

National in Brunei: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local regulations require it. Business-traveller brand known for Emerald Aisle.

Brunei drives on the left; tourists should carry an IDP with their national licence, and the sultanate enforces zero alcohol.

In Brunei specifically, brunei legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Bandar Seri Begawan desks request an IDP for non-English licences.

National runs a global network; at its Brunei desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Brunei drives on the left, uses the BND, and sets a minimum driving age of 18, so an IDP is the document that removes any doubt at the counter.

What to bring to the National counter in Brunei

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the BND deposit; Brunei drives on the left with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Brunei National renters should know

  • Drive on the left.
  • Zero alcohol tolerance.
  • Seatbelts mandatory.
  • Fuel is cheap but resold to foreigners at higher rates.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in Brunei?
Brunei legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the National desk in Brunei?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Brunei drives on the left and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is National's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local regulations require it. Business-traveller brand known for Emerald Aisle.
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