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🇺🇿 Do you need an IDP to drive in Uzbekistan?

IDP required· the 1968 Vienna Convention· Last reviewed 18 Jun 2026

Key facts

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

Short answer

Yes — to drive in Uzbekistan you generally need an International Driving Permit (IDP), carried together with your original national driving licence. Uzbekistan recognises IDPs issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, so yours must come from your own country's authorised issuer under that convention. 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 Uzbekistan: the rule explained

Uzbekistan drives on the right and is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention. The UK FCDO states you may drive with a home (UK) licence for 30 days but must carry BOTH the 1968 version of the IDP and your national licence in the car. A Russian or Uzbek translation of the licence and IDP is recommended for traffic-police interactions, though not a strict legal requirement.

Renting a car in Uzbekistan

Rental companies often require an IDP plus minimum age (commonly 25) and a minimum number of years holding the licence.

Motorcycles & scooters: A motorcycle category on the 1968 IDP and home licence is required to rent or ride.

What to carry when driving in Uzbekistan

  • 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
  • Obtain a 1968 IDP before travel (cannot be bought locally)
  • Russian/Uzbek translation recommended for police checks
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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.

Uzbekistan: frequently asked questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Uzbekistan?
Yes — to drive in Uzbekistan you generally need an International Driving Permit (IDP), carried together with your original national driving licence. Uzbekistan recognises IDPs issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, so yours must come from your own country's authorised issuer under that convention. A certified translation of your licence smooths rental-desk and police checks, but it does not replace the IDP where one is required. Uzbekistan drives on the right and is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention. The UK FCDO states you may drive with a home (UK) licence for 30 days but must carry BOTH the 1968 version of the IDP and your national licence in the car. A Russian or Uzbek translation of the licence and IDP is recommended for traffic-police interactions, though not a strict legal requirement.
Is a translated driving licence accepted in Uzbekistan?
A certified translation companion helps officials and car-rental desks in Uzbekistan read your licence, but where Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?
Rental companies often require an IDP plus minimum age (commonly 25) and a minimum number of years holding the licence.
Which IDP convention does Uzbekistan use?
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?
Because Uzbekistan 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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