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A driving license has an absolutely different design and form depending on the country, its national language, and the region or state where it was issued. When travelling abroad you may find out that your domestic driving license fails to meet standards and is considered invalid. This would be an unpleasant surprise for you but you can avoid it by using to our services.

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  1. Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic

    • Ethiopia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. The country acceded to this convention on 24 August 1992. [1]

  2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

    • Ethiopia recognizes International Driving Permits (IDPs). As a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention, Ethiopia accepts IDPs issued under this convention, which are valid for up to 3 years.

  3. Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident

    • For non-residents:
      • You will need an Ethiopian driver's license to drive in Ethiopia. To get one you need a driver's licence of your country or an International Driving Permit. [2] [3] [4]
      • You can use a UK driving licence to drive for up to 2 weeks. To drive for longer, contact the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics to apply for an Ethiopian driving licence. [5]
    • For residents:
      • Information regarding the duration for which residents can drive with a foreign license and IDP is not explicitly stated in the available official sources.

Source links:

  1. https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11&clang=_en
  2. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ethiopia.html
  3. https://www.netafri.com/ethiopia/driving-and-car-rental/
  4. https://moafrikatours.com/is-ethiopia-safe/
  5. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/safety-and-security

Driving tips for Ethiopia:

  • Driving in Ethiopia is on the right side of the road.
  • The maximum allowed speed limit in urban areas is 30-50 km/h and 100 km/h on rural roads and highways.
  • Honking is desirable.
  • Avoid driving at night.
  • Drive carefully since wild animals often cross the roads. Slow down.
  • You can’t rent a car without a driver.
  • Keep in mind that Ethiopia has the highest rate of road deaths in the world.
  • In Ethiopia, you are allowed to drink as much as you can and then drive your car.
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With the DLT you will overcome any language barriers and will be able to easily drive worldwide. It doesn’t matter what foreign country you are going to visit, as you can rent a car all around the world with the International Driver Document (IDD). If you are stopped while driving, show both your International Driving License (IDL) and your domestic driving license. You will also have a translation book and can show it if needed.

You need to fill out a simple application form and apply online if you want to get the International Driving Permit (IDP). We need only to obtain some personal information: your domestic driving license ID, your personal info, your address and a photo of you.

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