Requirements for driving in Namibia

DO I NEED AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE?

Unless your original drivers license is in English, you will need an international drivers license (in English) as well.

Official Namibian Law regarding necessary driving permit

According to the Namibia Government Gazette, 30 March 2001, a foreign driver’s license is invalid, unless:

(a) The license has been issued in English; or
(b) A certificate of authenticity or validity relating to the license issued in English by a competent authority (Embassy, High Commissioner); or
(c) A translation of that license in English by a sworn translator is attached thereto; and
(d) The license contains a photograph and signature of the holder thereof.

Please note that you will have to bring along BOTH your original and international driving licenses (if needed). The international driving license is valid ONLY in conjunction with your national driving license.

Here is an extract from the Namibia Government Gazette No. 2503:

Excerpt from Namibia Government Gazette No. 2538 Conditions of foreign dirving license and international driving permit