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🇦🇩 Do you need an IDP to drive in Andorra?

IDP recommended· the 1949 Geneva Convention· Last reviewed 18 Jun 2026

Key facts

IDP validity
1 year from issue

Short answer

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended for driving in Andorra, even where it is not always strictly enforced; where one is used, Andorra follows the 1949 Geneva Convention. Carry it alongside your original national licence. A certified translation of your licence smooths rental-desk and police checks, but it does not replace the IDP where one is required.

Driving in Andorra: the rule explained

Tourists can drive in Andorra on a valid national licence; UK photocard and EU/EFTA licences are accepted for short visits. Andorra recognises IDPs issued under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions, so an IDP is helpful where your licence is not in a Romance language or where a paper licence is held. Always carry your original national licence alongside any IDP.

Exemption: EU and EFTA national licences are recognised for short tourist stays.

Renting a car in Andorra

Hire companies often impose stricter rules than the law, such as minimum age, a year of driving experience and holding an IDP. Many tourists hire in neighbouring France or Spain.

Motorcycles & scooters: Carry the relevant motorcycle category on your national licence; winter-tyre and equipment rules apply in the mountains.

What to carry when driving in Andorra

  • Original driving license (physical card)
  • Passport with valid visa/entry stamp
  • Translation companion or certified translation of your license
  • Proof of insurance covering the destination
  • IDP if licence not in French/Spanish
  • Check winter tyre/chain requirements in season
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Translation companion

A certified, multi-language translation of your licence to carry alongside it. It is not an IDP and does not replace one.

Andorra: frequently asked questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Andorra?
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended for driving in Andorra, even where it is not always strictly enforced; where one is used, Andorra follows the 1949 Geneva Convention. Carry it alongside your original national licence. A certified translation of your licence smooths rental-desk and police checks, but it does not replace the IDP where one is required. Tourists can drive in Andorra on a valid national licence; UK photocard and EU/EFTA licences are accepted for short visits. Andorra recognises IDPs issued under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions, so an IDP is helpful where your licence is not in a Romance language or where a paper licence is held. Always carry your original national licence alongside any IDP.
Is a translated driving licence accepted in Andorra?
A certified translation companion helps officials and car-rental desks in Andorra read your licence, but where Andorra requires an IDP it must be one issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Always carry your original national licence with it.
What do I need to rent a car in Andorra?
Hire companies often impose stricter rules than the law, such as minimum age, a year of driving experience and holding an IDP. Many tourists hire in neighbouring France or Spain.
Which IDP convention does Andorra use?
Andorra recognises IDPs issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Make sure your IDP is issued by your own country's authorised issuer under the matching convention.
How long is an International Driving Permit valid in Andorra?
Because Andorra follows the 1949 Geneva Convention, an IDP is valid for one year from its date of issue. The permit is only valid alongside your original national licence, and it cannot be renewed — you apply for a new one from your home country's authorised issuer when it lapses.

Official sources

Need a real, government-recognised IDP? How to get an IDP from an authorised issuer.

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