International driving license – valid in The Bahamas

Instant Approval

Fast & Easy Process

Valid from 1 to 3 years

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Translated in 12 Languages

Recognized in over 150 countries

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International driving license – valid in The Bahamas

Instant Approval

Fast & Easy Process

Valid from 1 to 3 years

Drive Legally Overseas

Translated in 12 Languages

Recognized in over 150 countries

Worldwide Express Shipping​

Order my international driving permit now

Driving Rules in The Bahamas

Your IDP is a valid form of identification in more than 150 countries worldwide and contains your name, photo and driver information in the 12 most widely spoken languages in the world it is understandable to most of the local officials and authorities of the countries you visit. It translates your identification information into 12 languages — so it speaks the language even if you don’t. Bahamas highly recommends an International Driving Permit.   

Important Reminders for driving in The Bahamas:

• Road rules are essential for safety whether or not you are traveling in a hazard-free rural area or a scurrying urban area.
• In the Bahamas, road rules are most stringent within populous districts like Nassau, Grand Bahama, and Freeport. 
• Visitors are welcome to tour the entire country at their most desired schedule and place. on sidewalks, footpaths, and pathways; on any street in such a way as to obstruct the access of other vehicle to a private driveway, garage, or yard; at the bend of a street; within fifteen feet of a corner; alongside any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge of a curb of a street.
• Traffic moves on the left side of the road.
• The minimum driving age is 17 years.   
• A person may drive a vehicle if he/she is a holder of a driver licence of the corresponding class of the motor vehicle.
• Drivers and all passengers must wear seat belts while riding in vehicles.

Additional information for driving in The Bahamas

Requirements to driving age in different rental car agencies vary from 21 to 25 years. Additional requirement is any driver must have a full driver license at least one year. Drivers are obligatory to carry while driving a valid driver license, car registration and insurance documents. There are no toll roads in the Bahamas. All drivers must drive with due care, attention, and reasonable consideration to other persons using the road. If an accident occurs, a police officer may require providing a specimen of breath for a breath test. In Matthew Town, the main roads are: Gregory Street, Victoria Street, Kortwright Street, Meadows Street, Albert Street. Other streets are minor streets. It is not permitted to drive or park vehicles on the Public Square surrounding the Commissioner’s Office Building and on the parade grounds.