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Driving in Greece: International Driving Document requirements for visitors

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Visitors to Greece need an International Driving Document alongside their valid foreign driving licence. Greece is party to both the 1949 Geneva Convention and the 1968 Vienna Convention — either type is accepted. Greece drives on the right. Urban speed limit is 50 km/h, rural 90 km/h, motorway 130 km/h. Blood alcohol limit is 0.05%.

Greece at a glance

Permit type
International Driving Document
Side of road
Right
How long it is valid
1 year (Geneva) or up to 3 years (Vienna)
Minimum driving age
18
Blood alcohol limit
0.05%
Emergency number
112
How it works

How to get your permit for Greece

You do the first step; a dedicated expert does the rest.

  1. Tell us your destination

    Greece + your nationality. ~30 seconds.

  2. We confirm what you need

    An International Driving Document accepted in Greece — picked for you, so you don't have to decide.

  3. We handle the paperwork

    Your dedicated expert checks your documents, prepares the application, and files it correctly with the authorized agency.

  4. Review by a real person

    A dedicated expert reviews your submission — not a bot.

  5. Track every step

    Live dashboard + email/SMS updates from submission until your International Driving Document is in hand.

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Greece driving rules at a glance

Side of road
Right
Minimum driving age
18
Speed limit — urban
50 km/h
Speed limit — rural
90 km/h
Speed limit — motorway
130 km/h
Blood alcohol limit
0.05%
Seatbelts
Mandatory for all passengers
Helmet
Mandatory for motorcycle and scooter riders
Mobile phone
Illegal to use while driving unless hands-free
Emergency number
112
Headlights
Recommended in tunnels and poor visibility
What you need

Documents required to drive in Greece

What police and rental counters expect you to carry, every time you drive.

  • Valid foreign driving licenceMust be valid and cover the vehicle class you plan to drive
  • International Driving DocumentEU/EEA licence holders do not need one
  • PassportRequired for identification at all times
  • Valid Greek visa or visa exemptionMost non-EU tourists need a visa; check before travel
  • Vehicle registration documentsProvided by rental company
  • Proof of insuranceRental cars include basic third-party cover
Do you need one?

When you need a permit in Greece

How the requirement plays out, case by case.

  • Renting a car

    Recommended for non-EU/EEA — Rental companies often request it

  • Driving a private vehicle

    Recommended for non-EU/EEA — Police may request it at checkpoints

  • EU/EEA licence holder

    No for short visits — EU/EEA licences are accepted directly

  • Non-EU/EEA licence holder

    Yes — Carry alongside your foreign licence

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Driving in Greece with a foreign licence, answered.

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About this service

Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency or an authorised issuer. International Driving Documents are issued by the authorised body in your licence country; our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from the issuer's own fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal advice — acceptance rules are set by each destination country and can change. Always confirm requirements with the official issuer or the authorities of the country you're visiting.