How to apply for a Permanent Driver’s License? Our current understanding is that you will need a valid International Driving Permit, a valid US driver’s license, passport or ARC, a completed application form, and a photo. You should consult with the Motor Vehicles Office at Taipei for specific requirements.
How to get your International Driving Permit extended?ĭepending on reciprocity with your home state, you can have your International Driving Permit extended by the Motor Vehicles Office at Taipei, allowing you to continue driving in Taiwan until the end of the duration of stay on your visa OR the expiration date of your Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). After your first 30 days in Taiwan, you must apply at the Motor Vehicles Office for an extension of your IDP. If you do not have an IDP, you may not drive in Taiwan until you have obtained a permanent Taiwan driver’s license. The IDP is available through the American Automobile Association (AAA), and application information is available on the Internet through their website. During your first 30 days in Taiwan, you may drive using a valid International Driving Permit (IDP).
