Cross-border route
Senegal Guinea-Bissau
Senegal 
Guinea-BissauDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Senegal into Guinea-Bissau, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Guinea-Bissau expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the Local rules format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromSenegal
ToGuinea-Bissau
IDP in Guinea-BissauRequired
Accepted formatLocal rules
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in Guinea-BissauXOF
Senegal → Guinea-Bissau
Crossing the border
Senegal and Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau
- Drive on the right.
- Few paved roads outside the capital.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Senegal to Guinea-Bissau?
Yes — Guinea-Bissau requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Guinea-Bissau recognises the Local rules format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Senegal and Guinea-Bissau?
No. Both Senegal and Guinea-Bissau drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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