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Does National require an IDP in Eswatini?

Yes, bring one
Eswatini 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 Eswatini
National IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
National footprintGlobal
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theLeft

National in Eswatini: 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.

Eswatini drives on the left; an IDP is advised if your licence is not in English, and roads are generally good between towns.

In Eswatini specifically, eswatini legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Desks request an IDP for non-English licences.

National runs a global network; at its Eswatini desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1968 Vienna-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Eswatini drives on the left, uses the SZL, 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 Eswatini

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the SZL deposit; Eswatini drives on the left with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Eswatini National renters should know

  • Drive on the left.
  • Watch for livestock on rural roads.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Seatbelts mandatory.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in Eswatini?
Eswatini 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 Eswatini?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Eswatini 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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