Last updated on 4/2/2025
What documentation do I need when driving abroad?
- A valid passport or ID card
- A valid driver’s license
- Vehicle registration document (V5c)
- Motor insurance certificate
- Letter of authorization (if the vehicle is registered in someone else’s name, such as a company car)
While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to carry:
- Warning triangle
- Reflective jacket
- Headlamp
- Spare headlamp bulbs
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
Additionally, seat belts must be worn by all passengers, and children under 12 years old are not permitted to sit in the front seat.
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