Driving in Nepal: International Driving Document requirements for visitors
Start Express ApplicationVisitors to Nepal need a valid International Driving Document alongside their foreign driving licence. Nepal accepts both the 1949 Geneva Convention and 1968 Vienna Convention permits. Nepal drives on the left. The blood alcohol limit is 0.03%. Many routes in Nepal cross mountainous terrain, so road conditions can change quickly — plan accordingly and confirm local rules before you travel.
How to get your permit for Nepal
You do the first step; a dedicated expert does the rest.
Tell us your destination
Nepal + your nationality. ~30 seconds.
We confirm what you need
Because Nepal accepts both conventions, we pick the best permit type for your trip — usually the Print International Driving Document — 3 years.
We handle the paperwork
Your dedicated expert checks your documents, prepares the application, and files it correctly with the authorized agency.
Review by a real person
A dedicated expert reviews your submission — not a bot.
Track every step
Live dashboard + email/SMS updates from submission until your International Driving Document is in hand.
Nepal driving rules at a glance
Documents required to drive in Nepal
What police and rental counters expect you to carry, every time you drive.
Frequently asked questions
Driving in Nepal 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.