Asia
Driving in Sri Lanka
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Here is exactly what Sri Lanka expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
Sri Lanka
Asia · drives on the left
- Drives on the
- Left
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in Sri Lanka?
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 Sri Lanka drive on?
Sri Lanka drives on the left-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
Rental desks in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Sri Lanka refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.