Driving License Valid Countries List 2025
This service was launched by the General Department of Traffic, which operates under the Ministry of Interior of Kuwait. It allows users to check Kuwait Driving License Valid Countries List through the following link:
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Driving License Valid Countries List
Below is a list of countries where a Kuwaiti driving license is valid, as well as countries where it is not accepted:
| Country | License Accepted | Notes |
| Saudi Arabia | Yes | No international permit required |
| United Arab Emirates | Yes | Physical license may be required by some rental agencies |
| Qatar | Yes | No IDP needed |
| Bahrain | Yes | No IDP needed |
| Oman | Yes | No IDP needed |
| Jordan | Yes (for short stays) | International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended |
| Egypt | Yes (for short visits) | IDP may be required depending on the authority |
| Lebanon | Yes (for visits) | Better to have an IDP |
| Morocco | Yes (for short-term use) | IDP generally required |
| Tunisia | Yes (temporary) | IDP recommended |
| United States | No | IDP is required along with the Kuwaiti license |
| Canada | No | IDP required |
| Australia | No | IDP required |
| New Zealand | No | IDP required |
| Japan | No | Kuwaiti license not accepted; requires official translation/license swap |
| South Korea | No | IDP required |
| Most EU Countries | No | IDP and sometimes certified translation required |
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