People with a Swiss driving licence
An international driving licence is recommended when driving in countries outside the EU and EFTA. Several countries and many car-hire services require you to have an international driving licence.
Before travelling abroad, ask your travel agent, the foreign representation of your destination country or a road transport association which driving documents are required.
European countries accept the Swiss credit-card format driving licence. If you still have an old blue paper driving licence, it is easy to replace it at your canton’s road traffic office.
People with a foreign driving licence
If you live abroad, you need an international licence to drive in Switzerland only if your driving licence does not mention the authorised vehicle categories in Latin characters. If you live in Switzerland, you may have to exchange your foreign licence for a Swiss licence.