Taiwan
TaiwanDriving in Taiwan on a foreign licence
Choose your country of licence
Whether you need an International Driving Permit in Taiwan depends on where your licence was issued. Pick your country of licence below for the exact verdict, the 1949 Geneva Convention format Taiwan accepts, and what to carry. An IDP is a certified translation of your national licence carried alongside the original, not a government-issued permit.
By country of licence
Where is your licence from?
Tap your country of licence for the verdict for Taiwan.
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Common questions
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Can I drive in Taiwan on a foreign licence?
Taiwan commonly asks foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence. An IDP is a certified translation of your licence carried together with the original, not a government-issued permit. Taiwan recognises the 1949 Geneva Convention format. Choose your country of licence for the exact verdict.
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Which country of licence does this cover?
We answer driving in Taiwan for 16 different countries of licence: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, NZ, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, UAE, UK, US. Each page gives the verdict, the convention basis, the rental-desk rule, and what to carry.
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How fast can I get an IDP for Taiwan?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you travel to Taiwan.
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