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Does National require an IDP in South Sudan?

Yes, bring one
South Sudan 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 South Sudan
National IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
National footprintGlobal
Accepted formatLocal rules
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

National in South Sudan: 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.

South Sudan drives on the right; an IDP is expected with your home licence, and most travel relies on 4x4s and arranged drivers.

In South Sudan specifically, south Sudan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Self-drive is rare; an IDP, passport and 4x4 are required where available.

National runs a global network; at its South Sudan desks, foreign renters are asked for the Local rules-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. South Sudan drives on the right, uses the SSP, 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 South Sudan

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

Driving rules in South Sudan National renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Unpaved roads outside Juba.
  • Checkpoints are frequent.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in South Sudan?
South Sudan 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 South Sudan?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the Local rules format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. South Sudan drives on the right 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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