{"id":29868,"date":"2021-11-22T11:14:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T11:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/?post_type=post_knb&p=29868"},"modified":"2023-12-23T00:53:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T00:53:48","slug":"driving-licences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/fyi\/driving-licences\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Licences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Unlike in many other parts of Asia, the Philippines makes is it relatively straightforward for foreigners\/expats to drive in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a valid foreign driver\u2019s license. Can I use it in the Philippines?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you only plan to stay in the Philippines for short periods, then upon arrival you can legally drive in the Philippines using your Foreign Driver’s Licence without having to apply for any type of “International Driving Licence”. However, this is only permitted for up to 90 days from the date of your arrival in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chapter III, Sec. 21 of the Republic Act (RA) 4136, otherwise known as the \u201cLand Transportation and Traffic Code\u201d states that:. \u201cBonafide tourists and similar transients who are duly licensed to operate motor vehicles in their respective countries may be allowed to operate during but not after (90) days of their sojourn in the Philippines.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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If you plan on staying in the Philippines for periods in excess of 90 days (at any given time) and wish to legally drive on the roads, then you will need to get a Philippine Driver’s Licence. Although the process takes a little time (mostly waiting around), the process is straightforward and once done, your Philippine Driver’s Licence will be valid for 5 years (up to 10 years in some circumstances). Applications are processed at your nearest Land Transportation Office (LTO).<\/p>\n\n\n