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2026 / 05 / 02

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Can I Drive in Taiwan?

Check if your home country license lets you rent & drive in Taiwan, and what documents you need.

⚠ For reference only. Actual driving eligibility and legal requirements are governed by the latest official announcements from Taiwan's Motor Vehicles Administration (MOTC).

Showing 93 of 93 countries

🇦🇷

Argentina

Americas · Standard IDP — valid until expiry date

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Argentine driver's license
📋IDP from ACA
🛂Valid passport

Argentine IDP is accepted by Taiwan until its expiry date.

🇦🇺

Australia

Oceania · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Australian state driver's license
📋IDP from your state club: NSW→NRMA, VIC→RACV, QLD→RACQ, SA→RAA, WA→RAC
🛂Valid passport

Australia issues 1949 Geneva Convention IDPs, accepted by Taiwan. Many states have bilateral exchange agreements.

🇦🇹

Austria

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Austrian driver's license
📋IDP from ÖAMTC
🛂Valid passport

Austrian IDP from ÖAMTC is accepted by Taiwan.

🇧🇭

Bahrain

Asia · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Bahrain driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Bahrain IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇧🇭

Bahrain

Middle East · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Bahrain driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Bahrain IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange arrangement exists.

🇧🇩

Bangladesh

Asia · Standard IDP — valid during license period

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Bangladesh driver's license
📋IDP from officially recognized body
🛂Valid passport

Bangladesh IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇧🇪

Belgium

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Belgian driver's license
📋IDP from TCB (Touring Club of Belgium)
🛂Valid passport

Belgian IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents.

🇧🇿

Belize

Americas · Standard IDP — usable for 3 months

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Belizean driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Belize IDP is accepted by Taiwan for up to 3 months.

🇧🇹

Bhutan

Asia · Standard IDP — valid during license period

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Bhutan driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Bhutan IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇧🇷

Brazil

Americas · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Brazilian CNH
📋IDP from DETRAN or automobile club
🛂Valid passport

Brazilian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇧🇳

Brunei

Asia · Standard IDP — usable for up to 3 months

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Brunei driver's license
📋IDP from officially recognized body
🛂Valid passport

Brunei IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇧🇬

Bulgaria

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Bulgarian driver's license
📋IDP from SBA
🛂Valid passport

Bulgarian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇨🇦

Canada

Americas · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Canadian provincial driver's license
📋IDP from CAA (Canadian Automobile Association)
🛂Valid passport

Canada issues IDPs through CAA, accepted by Taiwan. Many provinces have bilateral exchange agreements with Taiwan.

🇹🇩

Chad

Africa · Standard IDP — bilateral exchange arrangement

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Chad driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Chad IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral license exchange arrangement exists.

🇨🇱

Chile

Americas · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Chilean driver's license
📋IDP from Automóvil Club de Chile
🛂Valid passport

Chilean IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇨🇳

China (Mainland)

Asia · Not valid — mainland China licenses are NOT recognized

● Not Valid in Taiwan

▾

Required Documents

No standard document path — see note below.

Mainland China (PRC) driver's licenses are not recognized in Taiwan under any circumstances. No bilateral agreement or IDP arrangement exists.

🇨🇴

Colombia

Americas · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Colombian driver's license
📋IDP from FCC
🛂Valid passport

Colombian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇨🇷

Costa Rica

Americas · Standard IDP — usable for 90 days

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Costa Rican driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Costa Rica IDP is accepted by Taiwan for 90 days. Bilateral exchange arrangement exists.

🇭🇷

Croatia

Europe · Standard IDP — usable for 90 days

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Croatian driver's license
📋IDP from HAK
🛂Valid passport

Croatian IDP is accepted by Taiwan for up to 90 days.

🇨🇿

Czech Republic

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Czech driver's license
📋IDP from ÚAMK
🛂Valid passport

Czech IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇩🇰

Denmark

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Danish driver's license
📋IDP from FDM (Danish Motoring Organization)
🛂Valid passport

Danish IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents.

🇪🇬

Egypt

Africa · Standard IDP — valid for 3 months from entry

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Egyptian driver's license
📋IDP from Automobile and Touring Club of Egypt
🛂Valid passport

Egyptian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇪🇪

Estonia

Europe · Standard IDP — carry original + IDP together

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Estonian driver's license
📋IDP from ELMO
🛂Valid passport

Estonian IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Both documents must be carried together.

🇸🇿

Eswatini

Africa · Standard IDP — bilateral exchange arrangement

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Eswatini driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Eswatini IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral license exchange arrangement (no exam required).

🇫🇮

Finland

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Finnish driver's license
📋IDP from Finnish Automobile and Touring Club
🛂Valid passport

Finnish IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement (reciprocal basis).

🇫🇷

France

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original French driver's license
📋IDP from prefecture or automobile club
🛂Valid passport

French IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents (within 1 year of residence).

🇵🇫

French Polynesia

Oceania · Standard IDP — valid for 1 year

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original French Polynesian driver's license
📋IDP (French jurisdiction — TCF)
🛂Valid passport

French Polynesian IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Exchange arrangement exists.

🇩🇪

Germany

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original German Führerschein
📋IDP from ADAC (~€15)
🛂Valid passport

Germany and Taiwan have a bilateral license exchange agreement for residents. For tourists: standard ADAC IDP is accepted.

🇬🇭

Ghana

Africa · Standard IDP — valid for 1 year

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Ghanaian driver's license
📋IDP from GPRTU
🛂Valid passport

Ghanaian IDP is accepted by Taiwan for up to 1 year.

🇬🇷

Greece

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Greek driver's license
📋IDP from ELPA
🛂Valid passport

Greek IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇬🇹

Guatemala

Americas · Standard IDP — valid during stay

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Guatemalan driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Guatemalan IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange arrangement exists.

🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Asia · Direct use — HK license valid up to 1 year, no IDP needed

● Special Recognition

▾

Required Documents

🪪Valid Hong Kong driver's license
🛂Valid HKSAR travel document

Under Taiwan-HK bilateral arrangement, HK license holders can drive in Taiwan for up to 1 year without an IDP.

🇭🇺

Hungary

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Hungarian driver's license
📋IDP from Magyar Autóklub
🛂Valid passport

Hungarian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇮🇸

Iceland

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Icelandic driver's license
📋IDP from FÍB
🛂Valid passport

Icelandic IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇮🇳

India

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Indian driver's license
📋IDP from Automobile Association of India or RTO
🛂Valid passport

Indian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇮🇩

Indonesia

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Indonesian driver's license (SIM)
📋IDP from officially recognized body
🛂Valid passport

Indonesian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇮🇪

Ireland

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Irish driver's license
📋IDP from AA Ireland
🛂Valid passport

Irish IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents.

🇮🇱

Israel

Middle East · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Israeli driver's license
📋IDP from Memsi (Auto and Touring Club of Israel)
🛂Valid passport

Israeli IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement (reciprocal basis).

🇮🇹

Italy

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Italian driver's license
📋IDP from ACI
🛂Valid passport

Italian IDP from ACI is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents.

🇯🇵

Japan

Asia · Bilateral agreement — JAF translation required

● Special Recognition

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Japanese driver's license
📋JAF official translation (~¥3,000, obtain before departure)
🛂Valid passport

Taiwan-Japan bilateral agreement. Japan doesn't issue Geneva Convention IDPs — use JAF translation instead. Carry both documents while driving.

🇯🇴

Jordan

Asia · Standard IDP — valid for rental period

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Jordan driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Jordan IDP is accepted by Taiwan for the rental period.

🇯🇴

Jordan

Middle East · Standard IDP — valid for rental period

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Jordanian driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Jordanian IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement (no exam required).

🇰🇼

Kuwait

Asia · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Kuwait driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Kuwait IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇰🇼

Kuwait

Middle East · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Kuwait driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Kuwait IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇱🇻

Latvia

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Latvian driver's license
📋IDP from LAMB
🛂Valid passport

Latvian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇱🇧

Lebanon

Middle East · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Lebanese driver's license
📋IDP from Lebanon Automobile Association
🛂Valid passport

Lebanese IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange arrangement exists.

🇱🇸

Lesotho

Africa · Standard IDP — must carry original license too

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Lesotho driver's license (must include photo & signature)
📋IDP (English or with certified translation)
🛂Valid passport

Lesotho IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Original license must also be carried.

🇱🇹

Lithuania

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Lithuanian driver's license
📋IDP from LMTA
🛂Valid passport

Lithuanian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇱🇺

Luxembourg

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Luxembourg driver's license
📋IDP from ACL
🛂Valid passport

Luxembourg IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents.

🇲🇴

Macau

Asia · Free 14-day driving; registration required after

● Special Recognition

▾

Required Documents

🪪Valid Macau driver's license
🛂Valid travel document

First 14 days: drive freely without registration. Beyond 14 days: register at local motor vehicle office.

🇲🇬

Madagascar

Africa · Standard IDP — valid during license period

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Madagascar driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Madagascar IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇲🇼

Malawi

Africa · Standard IDP — valid during license period

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Malawi driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Malawi IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇲🇾

Malaysia

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Malaysian driver's license
📋IDP from Automobile Association of Malaysia
🛂Valid passport

Malaysian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇲🇭

Marshall Islands

Oceania · Standard IDP — bilateral arrangement with Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Marshall Islands driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Marshall Islands IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral license exchange arrangement exists.

🇲🇺

Mauritius

Africa · Standard IDP — valid during license period

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Mauritius driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Mauritius IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇲🇽

Mexico

Americas · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Mexican driver's license
📋IDP from AMA
🛂Valid passport

Mexican IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇫🇲

Micronesia

Oceania · Standard IDP — accepted by Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Micronesian driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Micronesian IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral arrangement exists.

🇳🇷

Nauru

Oceania · Bilateral arrangement with Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Nauru driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Nauru has a bilateral license exchange arrangement with Taiwan.

🇳🇵

Nepal

Asia · Standard IDP — valid during license period

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Nepali driver's license
📋IDP from Nepal automobile authority
🛂Valid passport

Nepali IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇳🇱

Netherlands

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Dutch driver's license
📋IDP from ANWB
🛂Valid passport

Dutch IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents.

🇳🇿

New Zealand

Oceania · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original NZ driver's license
📋IDP from AA New Zealand
🛂Valid passport

NZ IDP is accepted by Taiwan, valid for up to 1 year.

🇳🇪

Niger

Africa · Standard IDP — bilateral exchange arrangement

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Niger driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Niger IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral license exchange arrangement exists.

🇳🇴

Norway

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Norwegian driver's license
📋IDP from NAF (Norwegian Automobile Federation)
🛂Valid passport

Norwegian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇴🇲

Oman

Asia · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Oman driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Oman IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇴🇲

Oman

Middle East · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Oman driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Oman IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇵🇼

Palau

Oceania · Special arrangement (diplomatic ally of Taiwan)

● Special Recognition

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Palau driver's license
🛂Valid passport

Palau is a diplomatic ally of Taiwan with special arrangements. Contact Goodcars to confirm current requirements.

🇵🇦

Panama

Americas · Standard IDP — valid during stay

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Panamanian driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Panama IDP is accepted by Taiwan for the duration of stay.

🇵🇬

Papua New Guinea

Oceania · Standard IDP — valid, exchange required after 6 months

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original PNG driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

PNG IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange arrangement exists.

🇵🇾

Paraguay

Americas · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Paraguayan driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Paraguay IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇵🇪

Peru

Americas · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Peruvian driver's license
📋IDP from Touring y Automóvil Club del Perú
🛂Valid passport

Peruvian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇵🇭

Philippines

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Philippine driver's license
📋IDP from Automobile Association of the Philippines
🛂Valid passport

Philippine IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇵🇱

Poland

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Polish driver's license
📋IDP from PZM
🛂Valid passport

Polish IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement exists.

🇵🇹

Portugal

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Portuguese driver's license
📋IDP from ACP
🛂Valid passport

Portuguese IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇶🇦

Qatar

Asia · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Qatar driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Qatar IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇶🇦

Qatar

Middle East · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Qatar driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Qatar IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇼🇸

Samoa

Oceania · Standard IDP — bilateral arrangement with Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Samoan driver's license
📋IDP from recognized authority
🛂Valid passport

Samoan IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral license exchange arrangement exists.

🇸🇬

Singapore

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Singapore driver's license
📋IDP from AA Singapore
🛂Valid passport

Singapore IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇸🇰

Slovakia

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Slovak driver's license
📋IDP from SATC
🛂Valid passport

Slovak IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents.

🇸🇮

Slovenia

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Slovenian driver's license
📋IDP from AMZS
🛂Valid passport

Slovenian IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇸🇧

Solomon Islands

Oceania · Standard IDP — accepted, bilateral arrangement

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Solomon Islands driver's license
📋IDP with embassy-certified English translation
🛂Valid passport

Solomon Islands IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral license exchange arrangement exists.

🇿🇦

South Africa

Africa · Standard IDP — carry original + IDP + certified English translation

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original South African driver's license
📋IDP from AA South Africa
📜Embassy-certified English translation
🛂Valid passport

South African IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Must carry original license and embassy-certified English translation.

🇰🇷

South Korea

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Korean driver's license
📋IDP from Korea Road Traffic Authority
🛂Valid passport

Korean IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇪🇸

Spain

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Spanish driver's license
📋IDP from RACE
🛂Valid passport

Spanish IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇱🇰

Sri Lanka

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Sri Lanka driver's license
📋IDP from Automobile Association of Ceylon
🛂Valid passport

Sri Lanka issues IDPs under the 1949 Geneva Convention, accepted by Taiwan.

🇸🇪

Sweden

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Swedish driver's license
📋IDP from Motormännens Riksförbund
🛂Valid passport

Swedish IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇨🇭

Switzerland

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Swiss driver's license
📋IDP from TCS (Touring Club Suisse)
🛂Valid passport

Swiss IDP is accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement for residents.

🇹🇭

Thailand

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Thai driver's license
📋IDP from Royal Automobile Association of Thailand
🛂Valid passport

Thai IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇹🇷

Turkey

Middle East · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Turkish driver's license
📋IDP from TTOK
🛂Valid passport

Turkish IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇦🇪

UAE

Middle East · Standard IDP — accepted in Taiwan

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original UAE driver's license
📋IDP from Emirates Driving Institute
🛂Valid passport

UAE IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Europe · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original UK driver's license
📋IDP from Post Office (~£5.50)
🛂Valid passport

UK issues 1949 Geneva Convention IDPs, accepted by Taiwan. Bilateral exchange agreement also exists for residents.

🇺🇸

United States

Americas · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original US state driver's license
📋IDP from AAA (~USD 20, same-day walk-in)
🛂Valid passport

USA issues 1949 Geneva Convention IDPs through AAA. Many states have bilateral exchange agreements with Taiwan.

🇺🇾

Uruguay

Americas · Standard IDP — up to 6 months

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Uruguayan driver's license
📋IDP from ANCAP
🛂Valid passport

Uruguayan IDP is accepted by Taiwan.

🇻🇳

Vietnam

Asia · Standard IDP — carry IDP + original license

● Standard IDP

▾

Required Documents

📄Original Vietnamese driver's license
📋IDP from Vietnam Register agency
🛂Valid passport

Vietnam issues IDPs under the 1968 Vienna Convention, accepted by Taiwan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?▾

An IDP is an official translation of your driver's license issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention or 1968 Vienna Convention — Taiwan accepts both.

An IDP is not a standalone license; it must be carried together with your original home country license. You must obtain it in your home country before traveling.

How long can I drive in Taiwan on a foreign license?▾

Under Taiwan's Road Traffic Safety Regulations (Article 50), foreign visitors can drive during their lawful stay, up to a maximum of 1 year.

Exceptions: Hong Kong license holders can drive directly for up to 1 year without an IDP. Macau residents may drive for the first 14 days without registration.

Japan: IDP or JAF translation?▾

Taiwan and Japan have a bilateral recognition agreement. Japan does not issue 1949 Geneva Convention IDPs — use the official JAF Japanese-to-English translation document instead.

Required: original Japanese license + JAF translation (~¥3,000). Both must be carried while driving.

Can mainland China license holders drive in Taiwan?▾

No. Mainland China (PRC) driver's licenses are not recognized in Taiwan under any circumstances. There is no bilateral agreement or IDP arrangement.

Where do I get an IDP?▾