International Driving Permit for Greece
International Driving Permit for Greece: IDP required for foreign visitors. Driving side, minimum age, and how to get your IDP for Greece online in minutes.
Do you need an IDP to drive in Greece?
Non-EU visitors are required to carry an IDP with their national licence. 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 Greece
- Your valid national driver's licence
- Your International Driving Permit (IDP)
- Your passport and rental documents
How to get your IDP for Greece
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 Greece recognises
Greece is party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, so an International Driving Permit issued under either treaty is recognised there.
Treaty status per the United Nations treaty depositary: 1949 Geneva Convention · 1968 Vienna Convention
Driving on the Right-hand side in Greece
Greece 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 Greece is 18. Rental companies routinely set their own, higher minimum and often add a young-driver surcharge below 25.
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Get my IDP →Common questions about driving in Greece
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive in Greece?
IDP required for foreign visitors. Non-EU visitors are required to carry an IDP with their national licence.
Which side of the road does Greece drive on?
Greece drives on the Right-hand side of the road.
How long is an International Driving Permit valid?
An IDP is valid for 1–3 years from the date of issue, depending on the plan you choose, and only while your national licence remains valid.
How fast can I get an IDP for Greece?
You can get a digital International Driving Permit from International DL online in minutes — apply, and we issue your IDP without a trip to an office.
How Europe compares
Requirements change at the border. If your trip crosses into a neighbouring country, check it before you drive.
Further reading on driving in Greece
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- International Driver's License Greece: Drive with ConfidenceDiscover how to obtain an international driver's license Greece and drive abroad with confidence, learn more and get you
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Checked August 29, 2026. Driving rules change and can vary by region and nationality. Always confirm the current requirements with the official transport authority or embassy of Greece before you travel.