Do you need an International Driving Permit in Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein and the road traffic conventions

Which vehicles your permit covers in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein applies the vehicle classes set out by the 1968 Vienna Convention. Your permit only covers the classes that are already on your national licence, so a category you do not hold at home is not granted by the permit.

• A
• B
• C
• D
• BE, CE, DE

What each category covers under the 1968 Vienna Convention

What to carry when you drive in Liechtenstein

An International Driving Permit never replaces your national licence. It is a standardised translation that local police and rental desks can read, and it is only valid alongside the licence it was issued against. Carry both, and keep your passport handy at rental pickup, since most rental companies ask to see all three before releasing a vehicle.

Our document reproduces your licence details across 12 languages in the booklet format the conventions describe, so an officer who reads none of them in your alphabet can still find your name, date of birth and vehicle classes:

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Italian
• German
• Russian
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Thai
• Vietnamese

What the road rules say in Liechtenstein

The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada both advise that a foreign national licence is accepted in Liechtenstein.

Emergency services

police 117, ambulance 144, fire 118

Common questions about driving in Liechtenstein

How long is an International Driving Permit valid in Liechtenstein?

Up to 3 years. Liechtenstein joined the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic on 2 March 2020 by accession, and that convention sets the maximum at 3 years from the date of issue, or until your national licence expires if that comes first.

Can I drive in Liechtenstein on my national licence alone?

The UK Foreign Office states: "You do not need an international driving permit (IDP)." Rules differ by the country that issued your licence and by how long you stay, so confirm with Liechtenstein's road authority before you travel.

What do I dial in an emergency in Liechtenstein?

Reach police on 117, ambulance on 144, fire on 118. The UK Foreign Office publishes these numbers for Liechtenstein. Save them before you drive, since you will not want to be searching for them at the roadside.

Does the permit replace my driving licence in Liechtenstein?

No. It is a translation of the licence you already hold and has no effect on its own. You must carry your original national licence with it at all times.