Destinations / Kosovo
Driving in Kosovo as a visitor
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Kosovo drives on the right; an IDP is advised with your licence, and visitors must buy local third-party insurance at the border.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Kosovo expects
| Driving document | Depends on licence issuer, script and rental policy |
|---|---|
| Convention format | 1968 Vienna |
| Valid for | Up to 3 years |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Top speed limit | 130 km/h motorways |
What the rental desk will ask you for
| Your own licence | The original card. A photo of it, or a photocopy, gets turned away. |
|---|---|
| Licence translation | Check the desk policy for your issuing country and licence script. A translation accompanies the licence and never replaces an official permit. |
| Booklet format they know | 1968 Vienna |
| Minimum age | 18. Under 25 usually pays a young-driver surcharge. |
| Deposit | A credit card in the driver's name. The hold is taken in EUR. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Lights | Headlights on day and night. |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.05% alcohol limit. |
| Local practice | Buy border vehicle insurance on entry. |
On the road in Kosovo
At the pump
Unleaded petrol, diesel and LPG are readily available at attended and self-service stations, with card accepted in towns; prices are among the lower in the region.
After a crash
Stop at the scene and call the police for any property damage or injury (even single-vehicle); a police report is required and you must not leave before it is taken, then notify the border-insurance provider.
Sources: rac.co.uk · bks-ks.org · rhinocarhire.com
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Kosovo?
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Kosovo drives on the right; an IDP is advised with your licence, and visitors must buy local third-party insurance at the border.
Which translation format is used for Kosovo?
Kosovo uses the 1968 Vienna convention format. A Vialy translation is prepared in that format but is not a government-issued permit.
Will a rental desk in Kosovo ask for a translation?
Pristina desks ask for an IDP; border insurance is compulsory.
How fast can Vialy prepare one for Kosovo?
The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay, 30 minutes as standard and 5 with Express.
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