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Driving in Taiwan with a Philippines license

IDP Required

Yes — to drive in Taiwan on an Philippines licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Philippines licence. Taiwan expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisTaiwan recognises the 1949 Geneva Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskDesks request an IDP; longer stays may need motor-vehicle office registration.

CarryCarry BOTH your Philippines national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.

Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25

Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)

FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits

Last verified June 2026Source: 1949 Geneva Convention

Get my IDP for Taiwan Full Taiwan guide

Philippine drivers need an International Driving Permit to drive or rent a car in most countries abroad. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Taiwan

Drive on the right.
Scooters are everywhere — watch waiting zones at lights.
0.03% alcohol limit.
Electronic (eTag) freeway tolls.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Taiwan with a Philippines license?

Yes — to drive in Taiwan on an Philippines licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Philippines licence. Taiwan expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

What IDP format does Taiwan accept?

Taiwan recognises the 1949 Geneva Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my Philippines license?

Carry BOTH your Philippines national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.