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Cross-border route

Guyana Venezuela

Driving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Guyana into Venezuela, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Venezuela expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1949 Geneva format. Important: Guyana drives on the left and Venezuela drives on the right, so the side of the road changes at the border — take extra care. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
⚠ Driving side changes at the border: Guyana drives on the left, Venezuela on the right.
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Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance
FromGuyana
ToVenezuela
IDP in VenezuelaRequired
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Driving sideChanges (left → right)
Currency in VenezuelaVES
Guyana → Venezuela

Crossing the border

Guyana and Venezuela share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.

Driving rules in Venezuela

  • Drive on the right.
  • Fuel can be scarce — plan refuelling.
  • 0.08% alcohol limit.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

What to see when you arrive in Venezuela

  • the Angel Falls
  • the tabletop mountains (tepuis) of Canaima
  • the Los Roques archipelago
  • the Andes around Mérida
  • the Orinoco Delta

Common questions

01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Guyana to Venezuela?
Yes — Venezuela requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Venezuela recognises the 1949 Geneva format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Guyana and Venezuela?
Yes. Guyana drives on the left and Venezuela drives on the right. Adjust carefully once you cross the border.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
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