Can I drive in the Philippines with a Chinese driver's license? Is it necessary to apply for an international driver's license to go abroad?

Recently, many clients have consulted EasyGo EasyTravel International, asking if they can drive in the Philippines with a Chinese driver's license? If not, what should they do about the driver's license in the Philippines? Today EasyGo EasyTravel International is here to talk about the driver's license in the Philippines.

Can I drive in the Philippines with a Chinese driver's license?

The answer is yes, but driving in the Philippines directly with a Chinese driver's license is only suitable for friends who travel to the Philippines for a short period of time, because driving in the Philippines in this way is valid for only 90 days, and we also need to prepare a Chinese driver's license translation or a Chinese driver's license translation notarization. If you have been working or doing business in the Philippines for a long time, it is better to convert the Chinese driver's license into a Philippine driver's license first. Of course, you can also apply for an international driver's license, which is also possible.

How to convert a Chinese driver's license into a Philippine driver's license?

This is relatively simple, just prepare the following materials, and then go to the Land Transport Department (LTO) to go through the conversion procedures.

1. The original and photocopy of the Chinese driver's license and the double authentication documents of the driver's license;

2. Original and photocopy of passport;

3. The original price and photocopy of Philippine visa documents;

4. The medical examination report issued by the designated medical institution of the Philippine Department of Transportation;

5. Application Form.

Note: If the Chinese driver's license has expired, you need to take a written test (which requires a better English foundation) and a road test, which can be issued on the same day.

Is it necessary to apply for an international driver's license to go abroad?

This depends on personal circumstances. If it is convenient to drive in multiple countries, it is better to apply for an international driver's license. In comparison, it is impossible for us to go to a country to go through the conversion procedures or apply for a local driver's license. If we have an international driver's license in hand, we will have no worries in this regard. It is more convenient and practical to compare the international driver's license to be used in more than 180 countries around the world.

Today, EasyGo Easy Travel International will talk about China's driver's license, Philippine driver's license and international driver's license. If you have any questions about Philippine driver's license and international driver's license, please feel free to consult EasyGo Easy Travel International.