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Driving in Ukraine as a visitor
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Ukraine drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention and uses Cyrillic, so an IDP helps translate non-Cyrillic licences.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Ukraine 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 UAH. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Lights | Headlights on outside built-up areas Oct–Apr. |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.02% alcohol limit. |
| Documents | Carry passport, IDP and home licence. |
On the road in Ukraine
At the pump
Petrol is sold mainly as A-92 and A-95 alongside diesel (DP) and LPG; most stations are attended, modern chains (OKKO, WOG) accept cards, and prices are moderate by European standards.
After a crash
Dial 102 for police (112 also routes emergencies); for any injury crash do not move the vehicles and wait for patrol police to record the accident, while minor damage-only cases can use a European-style accident report if both parties agree.
Sources: idaoffice.org · visitukraine.today · avisleasing.com.ua · remitly.com
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Ukraine?
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Ukraine drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention and uses Cyrillic, so an IDP helps translate non-Cyrillic licences.
Which translation format is used for Ukraine?
Ukraine 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 Ukraine ask for a translation?
Desks ask for an IDP for non-Cyrillic licences.
How fast can Vialy prepare one for Ukraine?
The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay, 30 minutes as standard and 5 with Express.
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