Can I borrow my wife's car on a business visit visa

Not on a visa, no.  While no one will check, in case you have an accident, insurance won't cover it and you will have problems otherwise.

Does your wife own the car or is it a company car?

Thanks for the replies! It's her car.

Seems like insurance is the major issue here...

I've just went through my wife's cars insurance wording. It seems like the only time the insurance won't cover me driving is if I don't hold a valid license (I have an IDP).

The insurance policy is tagged to the car not the driver so I don't understand why it won't cover me? Pretty much operates similarly everywhere around the world.

So it would seem to me that I am covered by the insurance.

bennybennassi wrote:

I've just went through my wife's cars insurance wording. It seems like the only time the insurance won't cover me driving is if I don't hold a valid license (I have an IDP).

The insurance policy is tagged to the car not the driver so I don't understand why it won't cover me? Pretty much operates similarly everywhere around the world.

So it would seem to me that I am covered by the insurance.

For the simple fact that you are not authorized to drive the car here legally, the car is not insured to cover IDP or someone not holding a valid license. Check with the insurance provider and them may be able to help you. Trust me, you don't want to be in an accident without the coverage. I have full insurance coverage and even then I have to pay a fixed amount if I met an accident with my fault.