Europe
Driving in North Macedonia
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Here is exactly what North Macedonia expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
North Macedonia
Europe · drives on the right
- Drives on the
- Right
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in North Macedonia?
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence.
Which side of the road does North Macedonia drive on?
North Macedonia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in North Macedonia?
Rental desks in North Macedonia generally require drivers to be at least 18. Younger drivers may face a surcharge or be refused.
How quickly can I get one before I fly?
The digital document is issued in minutes — the median is 41 seconds after payment — and works offline. A printed booklet ships separately by tracked courier.
Requirements are set by North Macedonia and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If North Macedonia refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.