Country guide — International Driving Permit
Palestinian International Driving Permit in Egypt
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Short answer
Egypt is on our guidance list. It has been a party to the Geneva road-traffic convention since 1957 and joined the 1968 Vienna convention in 2023, as Palestine has. Carry the IDP with your valid Palestinian licence and passport, and check the visitor period before you travel.
The legal basis: international road-traffic conventions
Egypt has been a party to the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic since 1957 and joined the Vienna Convention in 2023. Palestine has been a party to the Vienna Convention since 2019.
Renting a car in Egypt
Car-rental companies may ask for the IDP together with your Palestinian licence, passport and a credit card — terms differ by company. Ask the company about its conditions and insurance cover before you book.
Read the rental contract carefully: who covers damage, whether insurance is comprehensive, and whether driving between governorates is allowed.
What to keep with you
Carry both licences together: your valid Palestinian driving licence and the International Driving Permit, plus your passport. The IDP is an official translation of your licence, not a licence on its own.
- Valid Palestinian driving licence
- International Driving Permit
- Passport
- Rental agreement or vehicle papers
Staying long-term?
The IDP is for travel and visits. If you live in Egypt, ask the competent traffic department about a local licence.
How long can you drive in Egypt as a visitor?
How long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence depends on the length of stay and the type of visa. Check with the country’s embassy or official traffic authority before you travel — don’t rely on unofficial websites.
Get your IDP in Palestine
The IDP is issued by the Palestinian Motor Sports and Motorcycles Federation, and Tasheel is its accredited agent. It costs 150 ILS, is ready in about one working day once your documents are complete, and is valid for one year from issue. Full details in our step-by-step IDP guide.
- Clear copy of your passport bio page (valid)
- Valid Palestinian driving licence — front (back recommended)
- Recent personal photo on a white background
Frequently asked questions
Is the Palestinian IDP accepted in Egypt?
Egypt is on our guidance list, and both Egypt and Palestine are parties to the Vienna road-traffic convention. Carry it with your Palestinian licence and check current rules and the rental company’s terms.
How long can a visitor drive in Egypt?
How long a visitor may drive on a foreign licence depends on the length of stay and the type of visa. Check with the country’s embassy or official traffic authority before you travel — don’t rely on unofficial websites.
My Palestinian licence expires soon — what should I do?
Renew your Palestinian licence first. The IDP cannot be used once the local licence has expired.
Is the IDP enough on its own to drive in Egypt?
No. The IDP is always carried with your valid Palestinian driving licence; it is never used on its own.
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Sources
- UN Treaty Collection — Convention on Road Traffic, Geneva 1949 (status)
- UN Treaty Collection — Convention on Road Traffic, Vienna 1968 (status)
This is guidance; rules can change at any time. Always check your destination’s rules before you travel.