Do you need an international drivers license in Taiwan?
According to this website I don't need to have an international drivers license to drive in Taiwan as long as I'm not staying for more than 30 days. I'm only staying for 5 days.
I have a valid American drivers license with me, but did not bring my Taiwanese drivers license with me. Other websites contradict the Taiwan DMV by saying yes, I do need an international drivers license, including the AAA website.
Can I use a foreign driver's license if I'm staying in Taiwan less than 30 days?
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Usually the requirement for an international license is there to make sure that the countries traffic police officers can look at your license if needed and decide that it is a valid license. Taiwan strongly encourages its students to learn English for various reasons, so it could be that US (or UK, Australian and other English language licenses) are allowed. I wouldn't suggest that all foreign licenses are allowed.
But your real problem will be to rent a car, so it would be a good idea to contact a rental car company. It is most likely that they are required by law to check that you have a license that allows you to drive the car, so if they say "yes" then it is most most likely Ok, and if they say "no" then it doesn't matter whether you are allowed to drive by law, because you don't have a car.
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Taiwan \u2013 Foreigners Driving in Taiwan. Any foreigner who wishes to drive and/or riding a scooter in Taiwan must have a valid driver's license. The only valid licenses are a locally-issued Taiwan driver's license or an International Driver's License issued outside Taiwan which has a Permit issued from.Can I rent a car in Taiwan with US license?
You will need an International Drivers Permit (IDP) to rent a car in Taiwan. This is mandatory and you will need to get one from your home country where your licence is issued. You will be asked for it when you pick up the rental car so don't forget it!What countries do you need international drivers license?
International Driving Permits are Required* in the following countries for US Licensed Drivers: Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Spain. *IDP enforcement may vary based upon car rental supplier as well as renting country.How To Get International Driving Permit in Taiwan 🇼🇸
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Car rental agencies ask for the International Drivers Licence and so for practical purposes, you need one. They were quite strict about it and so I had one made just for the trip to Taiwan as most countries that officially ask for it, don't, at least in my experience. The easiest way for you to be sure is to read the agreement which you are required to accept before renting anyway. It was spelled out clearly and even asked me to supply a photocopy.
Answer 3
There really is NO international driver's license, but what you need is a 'translation' of your valid driver's license and a photo that you can carry in the native language of the country you are visiting. It may be labelled as an 'international license' but it dosn't have any legal authority. You can obtain one for travel in any AAA office in the US.
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