UK licence Taiwan

Driving in Taiwan with a UK license

Short answer: to drive in Taiwan with a UK license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your UK license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisTaiwan uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

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

CarryCarry BOTH your UK 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

UK drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence; some countries recognise the 1949 version and others the 1968 version. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared 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

Can I drive in Taiwan with a UK license?

to drive in Taiwan with a UK license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your UK license. Taiwan uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my UK driver's license valid in Taiwan?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Taiwan?

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

Can I rent a car in Taiwan with a UK license?

Desks request an IDP; longer stays may need motor-vehicle office registration.

What IDP format does Taiwan accept?

Taiwan uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Taiwan?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing UK license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva format Taiwan uses — carried alongside your UK license.

Do I still carry my UK license?

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