
Can I drive to Philippines with my US driver's licence
#1
Posted 21 August 2008 - 01:49 AM
Anyone knows if its legal and fine for me to drive around the Philippines with my US DL license?
I got a Phil DL but already expired, I want to renew it but I only got 2 weeks vacation there. So why waste time and money.
Please let me know if it is legal to drive using my US DL.
SALAMAT PO!
#2
Posted 21 August 2008 - 05:25 AM
Edited by Ampalaya, 21 August 2008 - 05:47 AM.
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#3
Posted 21 August 2008 - 05:28 AM
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#4
Posted 21 August 2008 - 05:29 AM
Are you in the Navy?
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Edited by Paul Orr, 21 August 2008 - 05:29 AM.
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#5
Posted 21 August 2008 - 06:40 AM
I have an american friend he got an international license and he drive in phil legally
#6
Posted 21 August 2008 - 08:54 AM
In Canada go to a CAA office and ask for International Driving Permit. This permit along with your Canadian license makes you legal in most countries
For an explanation of what this is read what Driver Guide found when they researched this. (This is a site that tries to supply drivers for that mystery device you just hooked up to your computer

US State Dept. on driving around the world
This permit applies to drivers from all countries that are party to the treaty, not just US drivers. Contact the motoring association in the country that issued your driver's license for info on how to get an IDP.
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has links to it's member auto clubs.
Happy motoring
Fritz
May you find what you want in life,
know it when you see it and
have the good luck to get it
... and keep it!!!
#7
Posted 21 August 2008 - 08:58 AM
In Canada go to a CAA office and ask for International Driving Permit. This permit along with your Canadian license makes you legal in most countries
For an explanation of what this is read what Driver Guide found when they researched this. (This is a site that tries to supply drivers for that mystery device you just hooked up to your computer

US State Dept. on driving around the world
This permit applies to drivers from all countries that are party to the treaty, not just US drivers. Contact the motoring association in the country that issued your driver's license for info on how to get an IDP.
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has links to it's member auto clubs.
Happy motoring
Fritz
do you know if there is any fee to apply for this?
#9
Posted 21 August 2008 - 05:12 PM
Yes, you can use your US DL license.
Read here: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwha018.html
and here: http://www.lto.gov.ph/dls_faq.html
Have done it with NO problems.
Edited by DrDisk, 21 August 2008 - 05:14 PM.
#10
Posted 21 August 2008 - 06:01 PM
Yes, you can use your US DL license.
Read here: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwha018.html
and here: http://www.lto.gov.ph/dls_faq.html
Have done it with NO problems.
THANK YOU DrDisk! I will only be driving for 2 weeks in the Phils, thanks again for the information.
#11
Posted 22 August 2008 - 04:57 AM
Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, US driver's licenses are valid in all of those countries. US & Mexico also recognize each other's licenses. There are some European countries that do not recognize foreign license without IDP and it's real value is in countries where English is not used and the IDP gives the important details in 20 different languages. For example US recognizes German driver's license as valid, but can the deputy in Iowa read it? He can read the English portion of the IDP

Good to know that Philippines is an additional country that does not require IDP for Americans.
The fee for IDP is US$15 in US, CAN$15 in Canada, internationally fees vary but normally range from US$10 to US$15 payable in local currency.
Happy motoring
Fritz
May you find what you want in life,
know it when you see it and
have the good luck to get it
... and keep it!!!
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