Is an international driving permit required to rent a car in Oman?

Hi everyone! I’m giving this a shot, hoping to get some answers that can help clear things up. We’re planning a trip to Oman in February and want to rent a car. The catch is we probably won’t have received our international driving permits in time. After some research, we still can’t figure out if there are any rental companies that only require a French license... or possibly a certified translation of it. Given that the French license is recognized in Oman, we’re hoping for some advice. Any tips would be hugely appreciated, and thanks in advance to those who can help! Best regards, Olyana

Hello everyone! I’m giving this a shot, hoping to get some answers that might shed some light. We’re planning a trip to Oman in February and thinking of renting a car. The snag is we probably won’t have received our international driving permits by then. Despite our research, we can’t figure out if there are any rental companies that only require a French license… Or possibly a certified translation of it. Given that the French license is recognized in Oman. Any advice would be hugely appreciated, and thanks in advance to those who can help us out! Best regards, Olyana

Hi there! You’ll definitely get some answers! There’s a recent travel journal by solene40 on this topic—reach out to her! Here’s the link: https://voyageforum.com/forum/qu-il-est-etonnant-ce-sultanat-oman-d10554379/

As for me, I went in 2023 and my French license was enough. But it was for work, so I’m not sure if that was the rule.

Hi there,

I rented several vehicles in Oman back in December 2015 to explore the country, and yes, an international driving permit was required at that time.

Safe travels.

Hi there, We're heading to Oman on December 4, 2024, for the second time. We’ll be exploring Dhofar starting from Salalah. We’re renting a car, and a French license is accepted—no need for an international permit! Amazing country... that’s why we’re going back! 😊

Hi there, For me in 2022, no international driver’s permit was needed, whether in Muscat or Salalah. Safe travels!