EU driver's license valid in the Philippines
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I'm from Belgium and I have a Belgian drivers license (for just over 1 year).
In December I will be going to the Philippines. Do I need an international driver's license or can I use my Belgian one?
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I'm from Belgium and I have a Belgian drivers license (for just over 1 year).
In December I will be going to the Philippines. Do I need an international driver's license or can I use my Belgian one?
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Note: See What is an International Driver's License? for a description of what anInternational Drivers License
actually is.
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I'm from Belgium and I have a Belgian drivers license (for just over 1 year).
In December I will be going to the Philippines. Do I need an international driver's license or can I use my Belgian one?
driving driving-licenses philippines
I'm from Belgium and I have a Belgian drivers license (for just over 1 year).
In December I will be going to the Philippines. Do I need an international driver's license or can I use my Belgian one?
driving driving-licenses philippines
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Note: See What is an International Driver's License? for a description of what anInternational Drivers License
actually is.
â Peter M
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Note: See What is an International Driver's License? for a description of what anInternational Drivers License
actually is.
â Peter M
Aug 7 at 17:17
Note: See What is an International Driver's License? for a description of what an
International Drivers License
actually is.â Peter M
Aug 7 at 17:17
Note: See What is an International Driver's License? for a description of what an
International Drivers License
actually is.â Peter M
Aug 7 at 17:17
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LTO is the government body in Philippines responsible for licensing drivers and registering vehicles. See the official LTO FAQ:
- I have a valid foreign driverâÂÂs license. Can I use it in the Philippines?
Yes, 90 days from date of arrival.
- Can I convert my foreign driverâÂÂs license into Philippine driverâÂÂs license?
Yes. If valid, no exams. If expired subject to written / practical
exams. Click the link for more information. (Non-Professional Driver's
License, Professional Driver's License)
This is also not an easy country to drive, due to poor road quality and huge traffic jams in big cities.
Getting a local licence used to be quite easy but it seems to be getting harder. The last time I tried, they wanted a residence permit. I gave up and used my UK licence. At best, you will spend a long time in the office and leave with an unimpressive receipt. The actual licence may arrive months later.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:01
Following the non-professional link shows a requirement that you have been there for one month and will stay at least one year. See qualification 5. So, not quite residence but not just a holiday either. I get leave to stay a year without visa as my wife is Filipino. That did not seem to be sufficient.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:06
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1 Answer
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active
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active
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LTO is the government body in Philippines responsible for licensing drivers and registering vehicles. See the official LTO FAQ:
- I have a valid foreign driverâÂÂs license. Can I use it in the Philippines?
Yes, 90 days from date of arrival.
- Can I convert my foreign driverâÂÂs license into Philippine driverâÂÂs license?
Yes. If valid, no exams. If expired subject to written / practical
exams. Click the link for more information. (Non-Professional Driver's
License, Professional Driver's License)
This is also not an easy country to drive, due to poor road quality and huge traffic jams in big cities.
Getting a local licence used to be quite easy but it seems to be getting harder. The last time I tried, they wanted a residence permit. I gave up and used my UK licence. At best, you will spend a long time in the office and leave with an unimpressive receipt. The actual licence may arrive months later.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:01
Following the non-professional link shows a requirement that you have been there for one month and will stay at least one year. See qualification 5. So, not quite residence but not just a holiday either. I get leave to stay a year without visa as my wife is Filipino. That did not seem to be sufficient.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:06
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up vote
2
down vote
LTO is the government body in Philippines responsible for licensing drivers and registering vehicles. See the official LTO FAQ:
- I have a valid foreign driverâÂÂs license. Can I use it in the Philippines?
Yes, 90 days from date of arrival.
- Can I convert my foreign driverâÂÂs license into Philippine driverâÂÂs license?
Yes. If valid, no exams. If expired subject to written / practical
exams. Click the link for more information. (Non-Professional Driver's
License, Professional Driver's License)
This is also not an easy country to drive, due to poor road quality and huge traffic jams in big cities.
Getting a local licence used to be quite easy but it seems to be getting harder. The last time I tried, they wanted a residence permit. I gave up and used my UK licence. At best, you will spend a long time in the office and leave with an unimpressive receipt. The actual licence may arrive months later.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:01
Following the non-professional link shows a requirement that you have been there for one month and will stay at least one year. See qualification 5. So, not quite residence but not just a holiday either. I get leave to stay a year without visa as my wife is Filipino. That did not seem to be sufficient.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:06
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
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up vote
2
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LTO is the government body in Philippines responsible for licensing drivers and registering vehicles. See the official LTO FAQ:
- I have a valid foreign driverâÂÂs license. Can I use it in the Philippines?
Yes, 90 days from date of arrival.
- Can I convert my foreign driverâÂÂs license into Philippine driverâÂÂs license?
Yes. If valid, no exams. If expired subject to written / practical
exams. Click the link for more information. (Non-Professional Driver's
License, Professional Driver's License)
This is also not an easy country to drive, due to poor road quality and huge traffic jams in big cities.
LTO is the government body in Philippines responsible for licensing drivers and registering vehicles. See the official LTO FAQ:
- I have a valid foreign driverâÂÂs license. Can I use it in the Philippines?
Yes, 90 days from date of arrival.
- Can I convert my foreign driverâÂÂs license into Philippine driverâÂÂs license?
Yes. If valid, no exams. If expired subject to written / practical
exams. Click the link for more information. (Non-Professional Driver's
License, Professional Driver's License)
This is also not an easy country to drive, due to poor road quality and huge traffic jams in big cities.
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Getting a local licence used to be quite easy but it seems to be getting harder. The last time I tried, they wanted a residence permit. I gave up and used my UK licence. At best, you will spend a long time in the office and leave with an unimpressive receipt. The actual licence may arrive months later.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:01
Following the non-professional link shows a requirement that you have been there for one month and will stay at least one year. See qualification 5. So, not quite residence but not just a holiday either. I get leave to stay a year without visa as my wife is Filipino. That did not seem to be sufficient.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:06
add a comment |Â
Getting a local licence used to be quite easy but it seems to be getting harder. The last time I tried, they wanted a residence permit. I gave up and used my UK licence. At best, you will spend a long time in the office and leave with an unimpressive receipt. The actual licence may arrive months later.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:01
Following the non-professional link shows a requirement that you have been there for one month and will stay at least one year. See qualification 5. So, not quite residence but not just a holiday either. I get leave to stay a year without visa as my wife is Filipino. That did not seem to be sufficient.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:06
Getting a local licence used to be quite easy but it seems to be getting harder. The last time I tried, they wanted a residence permit. I gave up and used my UK licence. At best, you will spend a long time in the office and leave with an unimpressive receipt. The actual licence may arrive months later.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:01
Getting a local licence used to be quite easy but it seems to be getting harder. The last time I tried, they wanted a residence permit. I gave up and used my UK licence. At best, you will spend a long time in the office and leave with an unimpressive receipt. The actual licence may arrive months later.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:01
Following the non-professional link shows a requirement that you have been there for one month and will stay at least one year. See qualification 5. So, not quite residence but not just a holiday either. I get leave to stay a year without visa as my wife is Filipino. That did not seem to be sufficient.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:06
Following the non-professional link shows a requirement that you have been there for one month and will stay at least one year. See qualification 5. So, not quite residence but not just a holiday either. I get leave to stay a year without visa as my wife is Filipino. That did not seem to be sufficient.
â badjohn
Aug 8 at 7:06
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Note: See What is an International Driver's License? for a description of what an
International Drivers License
actually is.â Peter M
Aug 7 at 17:17