International Driving Permit for Congo - Kinshasa

Do you need an IDP to drive in Congo - Kinshasa?

An IDP is recommended for visitors; carry it with your national licence and passport. An International Driving Permit is an official translation of your national driver's licence into multiple languages — it never replaces your home licence, so always carry both, along with your passport.

What to carry when driving in Congo - Kinshasa

• Your valid national driver's licence
• Your International Driving Permit (IDP)
• Your passport and rental documents

How to get your IDP for Congo - Kinshasa

You don't need to visit an office. Get your International Driving Permit online with International DL in minutes — we translate your licence into the official UN-convention languages and issue your IDP digitally, ready before you fly.

Which permit Congo - Kinshasa recognises

Congo - Kinshasa is party to the 1968 Vienna Convention. A permit issued under that treaty is the one recognised there; a Geneva-only permit may not be accepted.

Treaty status per the United Nations treaty depositary: 1949 Geneva Convention · 1968 Vienna Convention

Driving on the Right-hand side in Congo - Kinshasa

Congo - Kinshasa drives on the RIGHT. If you normally drive on the left, allow time to adjust — roundabouts, junctions and overtaking all run the opposite way, and most rental cars will have the gear shift on your right.

The legal minimum driving age in Congo - Kinshasa is 18. Rental companies routinely set their own, higher minimum and often add a young-driver surcharge below 25.