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🇸🇮 Do you need an IDP to drive in Slovenia?

IDP recommended· the 1968 Vienna Convention· Last reviewed 17 Jun 2026

Key facts

IDP validity
Up to 3 years, or until your licence expires

Short answer

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended for driving in Slovenia, even where it is not always strictly enforced; where one is used, Slovenia follows the 1968 Vienna 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 Slovenia: the rule explained

Slovenia is an EU member and a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention. Non-EU visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence for up to 12 months, but an International Driving Permit is strongly recommended and is effectively required if your licence is not in Latin script.

Exemption: Licences issued by EU and EEA/EFTA member states are fully valid in Slovenia without an IDP for the entire stay.

Renting a car in Slovenia

Most Slovenian rental desks ask non-EU drivers for an IDP alongside the home licence, and some refuse to hand over the car without one.

Motorcycles & scooters: The same IDP recommendation applies to motorcycle rentals, with the IDP showing the corresponding motorcycle category.

What to carry when driving in Slovenia

  • 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
  • Valid national licence held at least 1 year (rental minimum)
  • IDP for non-Latin-script or non-EU licences
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A certified, multi-language translation of your licence to carry alongside it. It is not an IDP and does not replace one.

Slovenia: frequently asked questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Slovenia?
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended for driving in Slovenia, even where it is not always strictly enforced; where one is used, Slovenia follows the 1968 Vienna 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. Slovenia is an EU member and a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention. Non-EU visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence for up to 12 months, but an International Driving Permit is strongly recommended and is effectively required if your licence is not in Latin script.
Is a translated driving licence accepted in Slovenia?
A certified translation companion helps officials and car-rental desks in Slovenia read your licence, but where Slovenia requires an IDP it must be one issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. Always carry your original national licence with it.
What do I need to rent a car in Slovenia?
Most Slovenian rental desks ask non-EU drivers for an IDP alongside the home licence, and some refuse to hand over the car without one.
Which IDP convention does Slovenia use?
Slovenia recognises IDPs issued under the 1968 Vienna 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 Slovenia?
Because Slovenia follows the 1968 Vienna Convention, an IDP is valid for up to three years, or until your national licence expires — whichever comes first. 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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