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Can I drive in Switzerland with a US license?

🇺🇸 United Statesの免許証 · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · 更新日 17 Jun 2026

直接の回答

Yes. US visitors can drive in Switzerland on a valid US license for up to 12 months. An International Driving Permit is recommended but not strictly required for an English license. To use Swiss motorways you must buy a vignette toll sticker, and Switzerland drives on the right.

一目でわかる

IDP required?
Recommended, not strictly required for an English US license
Translation useful?
Helpful — an IDP or translation aids police and rental staff
Where to get the IDP
AAA or AATA in the US before travel
Rental desks
Accept a valid US license; may request an IDP
Max driving period
Up to 12 months as a visitor before converting
旅行の判断手順

このガイドを明確な旅行計画に変える

ガイドを参考にした上で、何かを購入する前に正確な免許、渡航先、日程、車両を確認してください。

3件の公的情報源

1 · ルールを確認

United Statesの免許証とSwitzerlandの渡航先が事前入力済み.

2 · 正規のIDP取得ルートを利用

チェッカーがIDPが必要と示した場合は、免許発行国の正規発行機関から取得してください。私たちはIDPを販売しません。

3 · 翻訳の補助文書を追加

レンタルデスク、保険会社、検問所であなたの免許証を読む必要があるときに翻訳パックを使用します。これは許可証ではありません。

What the rules say

Switzerland recognises a valid foreign license for up to 12 months. After that, or once you become a resident, you must convert to a Swiss license. An International Driving Permit is recommended because it translates your details into several languages, including German, French, and Italian. It is not strictly required for an English US license, but it removes ambiguity at a roadside check or rental desk.

Motorway vignette

To drive on Swiss motorways (autobahns) you must display a valid vignette, an annual toll sticker, on your windshield. Most rental cars in Switzerland already include one, but confirm at pickup. If you cross a border into Switzerland in your own or a foreign-plated car, buy a vignette at the border, a petrol station, or a post office. Driving on a motorway without one risks a substantial fine.

Swiss driving conditions

Switzerland drives on the right. Roads are excellent but mountain passes are steep, narrow, and may close in winter. Headlights are required in tunnels, and many require dipped headlights at all times. Speed limits are strictly enforced by camera, and penalties are heavy. Winter tires are expected in snow. Carry your passport, license, and rental documents, and keep to posted limits in the many speed-controlled zones.

準備するもの

  • Carry your valid physical US driver's license at all times
  • Bring an IDP as a recommended companion document
  • Confirm your rental car includes a motorway vignette
  • Buy a vignette at the border if driving your own car
  • Carry your passport and rental confirmation
  • Use dipped headlights in tunnels and obey camera-enforced limits

正確なルートを確認

このガイドの渡航先があらかじめ入力された状態で始まります。

免許証の翻訳が必要ですか？

明確に表示された翻訳の補助文書 — 決して偽の許可証ではありません。

よくある質問

Do I need an IDP to drive in Switzerland with a US license?
No, it is not strictly required for an English-language US license, but it is recommended. An IDP translates your license into German, French, and Italian, which can help at police checks and rental desks. You must always carry it alongside your original US license, never instead of it.
What is the Swiss vignette and do I need one?
The vignette is an annual toll sticker required to drive on Swiss motorways. Most rental cars already display one; confirm at pickup. If driving your own or a foreign car, buy one at the border, a petrol station, or post office. Driving on a motorway without it risks a fine.
Is the World Driving Permit an IDP for Switzerland?
No. The World Driving Permit is a certified multi-language translation of your US license, not an official IDP. Only AAA or AATA issue US IDPs. WDP is an optional companion you carry with your original license and is never a legal substitute for your license or an IDP.

政府および公的機関の情報源

こちらもご覧ください 正規発行機関の案内 旅行で必要な場合に本物のIDPをどこで取得できるかについて。

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