Local Driving Permit, International Driving Permit or Translation?

The common question is – What kind of Driving license do I need for car rental in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

The laws in Kyrgyzstan got some changes and currently 2 options are officially valid:

• Driving Permit + International Driving Permit (IDP)
• Driving Permit + Translation into Russian or Kyrgyz language

For Hire a car in Bishkek – it is important to have your driving permit physically.
Photos, copies, electronic versions are not acceptable for Kyrgyzstan Police.

Minimal driving experience for car rental in Kyrgyzstan is 5 years.
Driving experience have to be prooved by driving license.

Why do I need an International Driving Permit or Translation?
According to the Laws of Kyrgyz Republic any person who have driving license in foreign language is obligated to have IDP or Translation into Russian\Kyrgyz languages.

The fine for absense IDP or Translation is high and the car will be taken by police to the police parking.

What should I do if I don’t have IDP?

For Car Hire in Bishkek the Travel Land office can manage a Driving License Translation which is sufficient for local police.

The cost of translation service is listed at your Booking Invoice.

How long will it take for Driving License translation?

Usually it takes 1 business day – once you book a car in Kyrgyzstan, you can send us your Driving License and require translation services.

The translation of your Driving Permit will be ready on your date for rent a car in Kyrgyzstan.