Manila Economic and Cultural Office Philippine Representative Office in Taiwan
Translation of Taiwan Driver's License
Filipinos who have a valid Taiwan Driver’s License may have their license translated from Mandarin Chinese to English at the Manila and Economic Cultural Office in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung for use in the Philippines. Please see requirements below.
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TRANSLATION OF TAIWAN DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS |
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Valid Philippine Passport – original and two (2) photocopies of the data page |
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Valid Taiwan Driver's License – original and two (2) photocopies (the front and back sides should be printed on a single page) |
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Valid Alien Resident Certificate – original and two (2) photocopies (the front and back sides should be printed on a single page) |
Holders of a Taiwan Driver’s License may use the translation for its conversion to an equivalent driver’s license in the Philippines. Further inquiry can be made at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for the requirements and procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is the translation of my Taiwan Driver’s License from Mandarin Chinese to English the only requirement for me to apply for a conversion of a Driver’s License in the Philippines?
A: No. The translation of the Taiwan Driver’s License from Mandarin Chinese to English is only one of the requirements for the application for a Philippine Driver’s License with the LTO. You may check the list of requirements on their website or reach out to the LTO in the Philippines for further inquiry.
Q: Can I arrange the conversion of my Taiwan Driver’s License into an equivalent Driver’s License in the Philippines through MECO or an authorized agent?
A: No. The applicant should be physically present in the Philippines and appear before the LTO to process the conversion of their foreign Driver’s License.
Q: I have two Taiwan driver’s licenses, one for motorcycle and the other for a car. Can I have these two licenses translated in one (1) transaction?
A: No. Each driver’s license shall be translated individually and shall be covered by separate transactions.