Asia travel guide
Driving in Philippines with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Philippines on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. The Philippines drives on the right and lets visitors use a valid foreign licence for up to 90 days; an IDP helps for non-English licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Philippines
- Drive on the right.
- Number-coding scheme limits plates on set days in Metro Manila.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Helmets mandatory for motorbikes.
At the rental desk
Manila desks recommend an IDP for non-English licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Philippines with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Philippines; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Philippines drive on?
Philippines drives on the right.
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