Current international regulations regarding the validity and transferability of Taiwan’s international driver’s
permit and/or Taiwan’s domestic driver’s license
(105.8.10)
North America
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Nebraska
(USA)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Yes
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
No
To be used along
with Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Yes
No
than 1 year.
Nevada
(USA)
Yes
No
Taiwan-issued IDP
can be used by a
tourist in this state
for no more than
30 days, exceeding
which period a
Usage/Applicability
To be used along
with Taiwan-issued
IDP for no more
than 1 year.
Yes
written test
(class C)
Long-term residents
(e.g., students) should
pass written test and
pass eye exam
(105.6.27 交路字第
1055008460 號)
local DL should be
obtained
California
(USA)
No
No
The state of
California does not
recognize any IDP
Remark
Yes
1
No
The state of
California permits
holders of foreign
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Commonwealth
of the Northern
Mariana
Islands, USA
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
No
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
No
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Usage/Applicability
issued by any
DL to drive in the
country. An IDP is
considered as a
translated copy of
the issuing
country’s DL.
Taiwan citizen can
not drive in
state and
Recommends
Taiwan citizen to
hold Taiwan-issued
IDP
(non-compulsory)
in case the police
California with
IDP only.
needs to identify,
and to avoid
misunderstanding
Commonwealth of
the Northern
Mariana Islands
does not recognize
No
No
Commonwealth of
the Northern
Mariana Islands
does not recognize
Taiwan’s DDL;
However, visitors
can drive carrying
both valid Taiwan’s
DDL and
Taiwan-issued
IDP;
However, visitors
can drive carrying
both valid
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Remark
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Taiwan-issued IDP
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than
30 days.
for no more than 30
days.
Yes
No
To be used along
with Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 1 year.
Yes
No
Tennessee
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used along
Yes
YES(class D)
Illinois
(USA)
No
Can be used till
expired
To be used along
with Taiwan-issued
IDP for no more
than 1 year.
(105.6.27 交路字第
with Taiwan’s
DDL
Yes
Usage/Applicability
Taiwan’s DDL and
North Dakota
(USA)
Remark
1055008460 號)
No
No
Not Usable
An IDP can be used
no more than 90 days
if one wishes to
become a citizen in
this state.
Indiana
(USA)
Yes
No
Can be used for no
more than 1 year
West Virginia
Yes
No
Tourists can use
Yes(Tourists
YES(class E)
along with valid
can use along
( 104 年 10 月 14 日交路
(USA)
No
3
No
Not Usable
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Vermont
(USA)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Yes
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
No
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Taiwan’s DDL for
with valid
字第 1040032827 號)
no more than 90
days.
Taiwan-issued
IDP for no
more than 90
days.)
Surrender of the
Applicant’s
Existing driver’s
license
To be used along
with Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
Yes
No
than 1 year.
Florida
(USA)
Yes
No
Can be used for
short term. Law
enforcers can
decide the validity
time according to
holder’s ID to a
YES
(class E)
2014/5/13
maximum of 6
months
Arizona
(USA)
Yes
No
Can be used
Usage/Applicability
To be used along
Once become a
with Taiwan-issued citizen of the state, it
IDP for no more
is required to obtain
than 1 year.
Yes
Yes
(Foreign DL
holders are
4
Yes(class D)
(2015.9.10 交路字
第 1040028376 號)
Remark
local DL with test.
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
permitted to
drive in
the state of
Arizona, It is
recommend to
use along with
Taiwan-issued
IDP since it
contains
description in
English.)
Minnesota
(USA)
Yes
No
Can be used for
more than 60days
Kentucky
(USA)
No (Not
usable
as Taiwan
is Not a
Geneva
No
Not usable
No
Yes
(1 year)
2015.4.15
5
No
No
Not usable
New resident are
required to obtain
local DL within 60
days.
The State of o
Kentucky only
recognizes IDP
issued by a Geneva
Compact member
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
Remark
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Usage/Applicability
Compact
nation
Member)
Alabama
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used along
with Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 1 year.
Yes(To be
Yes(104.11.11 交路字第
1040036142 號)
used along
with
Taiwan-issued
IDP for no
more than 1
year.)
Alaska
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used along
with Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 90 days.
No
No
Arkansas
Yes
No
To be used for no
No
Yes(class D)
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The ALEA may allow a
person 18 years or over,
lawfully present in the United
States and residing in
Alabama who possesses a
valid, unexpired Republic of
China(Taiwan) driver’s
license (Class B), to exchange
that license for an Alabama
noncommercial (Class D)
Operator’s license without a
vehicle group designation or
endorsement. The applicant
will be required to pay all
requisite fees and pass an
eyesight test, but will not be
required to submit to a
driving skills test or
knowledge test.
Not usable
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
more than 90 days.
(USA)
Ohio
(USA)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Yes
No
To be used for no
more than 90 days.
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
2014/5/13
No
No
Not usable
New resident are
required to obtain
local DL within 60
days.(including
working, entering a
lease and buying a
house or living for
more than 6 months)
Oregon
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used along
with Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 1 year.
Yes
Once passed the
written test a local
DL will be given
(without driving
skills test).
Surrender of the
Applicant’s
Existing driver’s
license
104/10/1 交路字
第 10400320971
7
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
號函)
South Carolina
Yes
No
To be used along
with Taiwan’s
DDL, and
converted to local
DL within 6
months.
Yes
Yes(2014/5/4)
applies to holders
aged 18
or older who
possess unrestricted
driver license.(in
state of South
Carolina:driver
license class D,in
R.O.C. :driver
license class B)
Colorado
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used along
with Taiwan’s
DDL till expired
Yes
Yes(class R)
(To be used
Any individual
along with who holds a valid
Taiwan-issued Class B driver
IDP till
expired)
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license issued by
Taiwan, after
having taken up
residence in
Colorado, can
Taiwan will issue a
Class B driver license
to an individual from
Colorado who holds a
valid non-commercial
driver license issued
by Colorado, and has
valid Taiwan Alien
Resident Certificate
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
apply for a
(ARC) with a validity
Colorado class R
driver license,
without
undergoing any
additional
knowledge or
driving skills test.
period when received
of at least one year.
Such individual
should submit the
application for a
Class B driver license
within 1 year of the
105 年 8 月 8 日交授公字第
person’s most recent
entry into Taiwan,
without undergoing
any additional
knowledge or driving
skills test. 105 年 8 月 8 日交
1050097763 號
授公字第 1050097763 號
Hawaii
(USA)
Yes
No
One must reach the
age of 18 ,and to be
used along with
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
Yes
9
No
One must reach the
age of 18 ,and to be
used along with
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than 1
Recognitions are
mainly for tourists,
students and workers
should obtain local
DL as early as
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
year
New York State
(USA)
No
No
The state of New
York does not
recognize IDP as a
valid drivers
license, IDP serves
only as a proof of
one who has
Yes（The state
of New York
recognize any
DDL issued in
foreign
country.
obtained
a driving permit
form his county,
and it helps
policeman in
understanding the
content of
Taiwan’s DDL
No
Remark
Usage/Applicability
year
possible
It is suggested to
use IDP with DDL,
IDP serves as a
proof of one who
has obtained a
driving permit form
his county, and it
Unless one has
become a resident of
the state, he/she is not
required to apply for
the State’s DL. The
State does not
encourage foreign
helps the policeman
in understanding the
content of Taiwan’s
DDL
citizens to apply for
the State’s drivers
license, because
(1)the State
recognizes overseas
DL (2)To apply for a
drivers license one
should pass written
test, take courses
over 5 hours and pass
driving test (3) A
Social Security Card
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Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
is required to apply
for the DL (4) One
should submit his DL
of the original
country to the DMV
officers before
obtaining a local DL
which will be
destroyed after 60
days See New York
State
DVM website:
www.nysdvm.com
/license.htm。
New Jersey
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
Yes
Taiwan’s DDL in
order to confirm
the driver’s identity
and to overcome
language barrier
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No
To be used with
See New Jersey
Citizen of
Taiwan can take
the test at the
New Jersey MVC
(without test)
Taiwan-issued IDP DVM website:
in order to confirm www.state.nj.us/mvc
the driver’s identity
and to
overcome language
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
with an
Usage/Applicability
barrier
authenticate
English
translation of
Taiwan’s DDL
approved by
Taiwan’s
consulate to US
Maryland
(USA)
Mississippi
(USA)
Yes
No
Tourist can used
IDP along with
valid Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 1 year
Yes
To be used for no
more than 60 days.
YES
YES(2013.8.27)
Full License Class
C
YES(2014.11.28)Full
Yes
No
Michigan
(USA)
Yes
No
Can be used till
expired
No
No
Not usable
Missouri
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan-issued
DDL. Expiration
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan-issued IDP.
Expiration date will
License Class R
12
Remark
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Connecticut
(USA)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Yes
(IDP is
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
No
considered
as a
translation
copy of
foreign
countries’
DDL
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Usage/Applicability
date will be
be determine
determine
according to the
limitation of long
stay duration, 1
year maximum.
according the
limitation of long
stay duration, 1 year
maximum.
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
Yes
no more than 1
year.
No
Remark
To be used with
According to the
Taiwan-issued IDP State’s regulation, a
for no more than 1
year.
driver who has
become a resident in
this state should
apply for the State’s
DL within 30 days
(reference can be
made to
www.ct.gov/dmv)
Massachusetts
(USA)
NO
No
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
year.
Yes
13
Yes(2016/3/15 交 A passenger motor
路字 1050006712
vehicle license in
號)Surrender of Massachusetts in a
the Applicant’s Class D license and a
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
Existing driver’s motorcycle license is
license
a class M. A
combined license for
both is a class DM.
The equivalent of a
class D license in
Taiwan is class B;
the equivalent of a
class M motorcycle
license in Taiwan is
A2. A class DM
license Combined
license from
Massachusetts can
be exchanged to a
Class B and a Class
A2 license in
Taiwan.
Georgia
(USA)
Yes
No
Tourist can use
along with
Yes
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No
Tourist can use
along
The state of Georgia
does not accept
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Kansas
(USA)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Yes
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
No
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
No
No
Usage/Applicability
Taiwan’s DDL for
with Taiwan-issued exchange from
no more than 1
year. Resident of
the state can only
use for 30 days.
IDP for no more
foreign DL to local
than 1 year.
DL without test
Resident of the state
can only use for 30
days.
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
Yes
No
no more than 1
year.
Utah
(USA)
Remark
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 6
months.
To be used with
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than 1
year.
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than 6
months.
Taiwan’s DDL can
be used for no more
than 6 months.
exceeding which
period a local DL
should be obtained.
Washington
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
year.
Yes
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Taiwan’s DDL can
Deadline(5/30/2019)
be used by one over
In accordance with the age 16 without test
reciprocal
for 1 year (an IDP is
YES
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
arrangement between
Taiwan and DOL,
any individual who
Remark
Usage/Applicability
requested for the
convenience of law
enforcer)
holds a valid class B
driver license issued
by Taiwan, after
having taken up
residence in
Washington, can
apply for an
exchange of this
license for a
Wahington driver
license, without
undergoing any
additional knowledge
or riding skills test.
Washington
D.C.
(USA)
Yes
No
Tourist can use
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL
Yes
16
No
Tourist can use with For long term
valid Taiwan-issued resident, a local DL
IDP.
issued by D.C. road
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
authority should be
obtained within 30
days
Oklahoma
(USA)
No
No
Iowa
(USA)
Yes
No
Idaho
Yes
(USA)
no
To be used for no
Yes
(1 year)
Yes (class D)
Surrender of the
Applicant’s
Existing driver’s
license
No
No
more than 30 days.
No
To be used with
Not usable
One lives in this state
for more than 30 days
should obtain Iowa’s
DL (international
student are not
included)
No
valid Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 90 days
Once passed the
written test a
local DL will be
given (without
driving skills
test).
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Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
2014/5/13
New
Hampshire
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
year.
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than 1
year.
According to the
State’s regulation,
resident in this state
should pass a driving
test and obtain the
State’s DL within 30
days
New Mexico
(USA)
Yes
No
Visitors can use
Yes
No
Tourists from
Once becoming a
Taiwan can used
Taiwan’s DDL with
Taiwan-issued IDP
to avoid
misunderstanding
citizen of the state,
one is not allowed to
continue using
Taiwan’s DDL or
IDP
IDP for no more
then 1 year.
Tourists from
Taiwan can used
English copy of
Taiwan-issued IDP
to avoid
misunderstanding
Louisiana
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used for no
more than 90 days.
One must obtain
No
18
No
no
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
local DL once
become a resident
of the state.
Virginia
(USA)
Yes
No
Tourist can use
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 6
months
Yes
No
Tourist can use with
valid Taiwan-issued
IDP for no more
than 6 months
Montana
(USA)
Yes
No
Tourist can use
No
No
Not usable
Pennsylvania
(USA)
Yes
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL till
it is expired.
No
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
Yes
Yes(2015.11.4 交路
密字第 1047101480
號)
PennDOT may allow
a person aged 18 or
over , lawfully
present in the United
States and residing in
Pennsylvania who
possesses a valid,
unexpired Taiwan
year.
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For long term
resident, a local DL
should be obtained
within 60 days
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
driver 's license
Classes B , C , D or
E , to present that
license in order to
obtain a
Pennsylvania
non-commercial
( Class C ) Driver ‘s
License without a
vehicle group
designation or
endorsement. The
applicant will be
requisite fees and
pass an eyesight test,
but will not be
required to submit to
a driving skills test
or a knowledge test.
The applicant will be
requited to have a
Valid International
Driver’s prior to
receiving the
Pennsylvania
non-commercial
( Class C ) Driver’s
License.
Texas
(USA)
Yes
No
Tourists from
age18 to 75 can use
No
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YES
(class C)
Usage/Applicability
Remark
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Taiwan’s DDL
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
(2014/6/17)
together with
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than 1
year. (Residents are
required to obtain
local DL within 30
days.)
Delaware
(USA)
Yes
No
Tourists can use
with Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 60 days.
Yes
Yes
(2014/6/23)
Class D
Maine
Yes
No
To be used with
Yes
No
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
year.
(USA)
Wyoming
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
valid Taiwan’s
To be used with
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than 60
days.
Long-tern resident
are required to obtain
local DL within 60
days.
To be used with
One must pass
Taiwan-issued IDP driving tests once
for no more than 1 become a resident of
year.
the state.
No
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No
Not usable
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
No
Remark
Usage/Applicability
DDL
Rhode island
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
year.
Yes
Guam
(USA)
Yes
No
Taiwan-issued IDP
can be used for no
more than 30days.
Yes
To be used with
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than 1
year.
One must pass
driving tests once
become a resident of
the state.
One must passes Taiwan’s DDL can A bill of Public Law
the written test to be used for no more 28-162 has been
convert to local
than 30days.
passed by Guam
DL
Government on Jan
4, 2007, allowing
Taiwan’s DDL
holders to apply to
extend the use of
DDL up to 1 year
after having used for
30 days upon entry
into Guam.( 外交部
105.8.2 10521536440)
Commonwealth Yes,
of the Bahamas visitors
No
Within expiration
No
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No
Not usable
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Yes
YES
Usage/Applicability
can use
IDP for
No more
than 30
days
Ontario,
Canada
Yes
No
Within expiration
(104.12.8 -1047101688)
Surrender of the
Applicant’s
ExistingMani
driver’s license
Quebec,
Canada
Yes
No
To be used with
English or French
translation copy of
Taiwan’s DDL for
Yes
no more than 90
days. According to
Quebec
regulations, drivers
licenses issued by
Yes
Taiwan and
Quebec, Canada
agree that under the
principle of
reciprocal and
equality, and for the
pursuant of related
regulations on roads
and traffic, and to
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Remark
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Usage/Applicability
another country
mutually recognize
and not in English
or French should
all be accompanied
with the documents
translated by
qualified
translators or a
the other’s DL
without tests since
June 2, 2008.
Holders of both
valid, Taiwan
issued drivers
license and
court in order for
road side
policemen
inspection.
Translation should
include driver’s
name, date of
residence permit in
Quebec may apply
for the conversion
to the ordinary
drivers’ license for
the same class of
vehicles (Class5)
issuance, expiry
and class of
without test.
Applications can be
vehicles allowed.
made to Société de
l’Assurance
Automobile
24
Remark
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Usage/Applicability
Québec.
Manitoba,
Canada
Yes
No
Tourist from
Taiwan can use
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 90
days
Yes
Yes
(2013.4.25)
Surrender of the
Applicant’s
Existing driver’s
license
New
Brunswick,
Canada
Yes
No
Tourist from
No
Yes
Nova Scotia,
No
Taiwan can use
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 3
months
No
Holders of DL
issued by another
province or country
can drive in
Manitoba for 60
days.
.
(2013.10.25)
Surrender of the
Applicant’s
Existing driver’s
license
Yes
No
Holders of DL
issued by another
province or country
can drive in Nova
Scotia for 90 days.
One needs to pass
Canada
25
Remark
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
eye exam, written
and driving tests,
and summit related
residents’
documents to obtain
local DL after 90
days period.
Prince Edward
Yes
No
Canada
Yes
Taiwan can use
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 120
days.
Island, Canada
Northwest
Territories,
Tourist from
Yes
No
Tourist from
Taiwan can use
Yes(2014.1.2)
Surrender of the
Applicant’s
Existing driver’s
license
Yes
No
One who has proof Taiwan’s DDL should
of holding a
used with
Taiwan’s DDL for 3 Taiwan-issued IDP
years in the past 5
years and has
residence permit
can take the written
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
year. Resident can
use IDP for no
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Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Usage/Applicability
more than 90 days.
and road tests
Taiwan passport
holders who are
staying for less
than 6 months can
obtain local DL
with test. Once
pass the test, a
without “beginners
driving lessons”.
When passing the
tests, Taiwan’s
DDL should be
turned in for
exchanging local
temporary license
will be issued.
DL.
27
Remark
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Nunavut,
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Yes
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
No
Canada
New Foundland
& Labrador,
Canada
Yes
No
Holder of Taiwan
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Yes
No
Remark
Usage/Applicability
Holder of Taiwan’s Taiwan’s DDL
passport can use
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
year.
If a non-resident
wishes to obtain a
DDL and residence should used with
permit in Canada
Taiwan-issued IDP
can take the written
and road tests; if
passing the tests,
however, examiner
has the right to
local DL, the
granted license will
expire on the last
day of his allowed
residency.
decide whether
he/she is allowed to
drive.
To be used with
Yes
valid Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 90 days.
No
One must reach the
age 16 and passing
the written and
driving test and eye
exam to obtain DL
in this province.
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Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
Any tourist over the
age 16 can drive in
this province with
DL issued by
another jurisdiction
for up to 3 months;
yet, holders of
Taiwan’s DDL
are recommended to
carry along an IDP
in order to avoid
inconveniences due
to language barrier
Saskatchewan,
Canada
Yes
No
Yes((105.2.25 交路字第 One who has a
10571001951 號)
proof
To be used with
valid Taiwan’s
Yes
(Taiwan’s
DDL for no more
than 90 days.
Taiwan passport
holders who are
staying for less
DDL should
Surrender of the
used with
Applicant’s
Taiwan-issued Existing driver’s
IDP)
license
29
(Class
5)
Taiwan’s DDL
should used with
of holding a
Taiwan-issued IDP
Taiwan’s DDL for 2
years and has
resident permit is
allowed to take the
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
than 6 months
written and driving
can try to obtain
local DL with test.
Once pass the test,
a temporary license
will be issued.
test without
“beginners driving
lessons” to convert
to local license.
Once pass the tests,
Taiwan’s DDL
should be turned in
for exchange local
DL.
Yukon, Canada
Yes
No
Tourist from
Taiwan can use
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 120
Yes
days.
Short-term,
non-Canadian
residents can try to
obtain local DL
No
One who has a
proof
of holding a
Taiwan’s DDL for
18 months and has
resident permit is
allowed to take the
written and driving
tests without
“beginners driving
30
Taiwan’s DDL
should used with
Taiwan-issued IDP
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Alberta,
Canada
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Yes
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
No
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Usage/Applicability
which will be valid
lessons” to convert
for no more than 2
years
to local license.
Once pass the tests,
Taiwan’s
DDL should be
turned in for
exchanging local
DL.
Tourist from
Taiwan can use
with valid
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
year
Yes
Yes(2015/3/3)
. Surrender of the
Applicant’s
Existing driver’s
license
A holder of a class Taiwan’s DDL
5 Alberta driver’s
should used with
license may,
Taiwan-issued IDP
without additional
driver training or
driver skill testing,
exchange the class 5
driver’s license
upon passing a
vision test and
complying with all
medical
31
Remark
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Remark
Usage/Applicability
requirements as
established by
Taiwan, and paying
any fees prescribed
by the laws of
Taiwan
North Carolina,
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL
Yes
No
Tourists can use
IDP within his stay
in North Carolina.
Resident can use
IDP for 60 days
South Dakota,
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
Tourists can use
IDP within his stay
in North Carolina.
Resident can use
IDP for 60 days
Yes
No
no more than 1
year.
Wisconsin
(USA)
Yes
No
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL for
no more than 1
To be used with
Taiwan’s DDL
To be used with
Taiwan-issued IDP
for no more than 1
year.
No
32
No
Not usable
One who has lived in
the state for over a
year should take DL
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Usage/Applicability
year.
Federated
States of
Micronesia
Yes
No
The Federated
States
of Micronesia grant
visas on arrival to
Taiwan citizens,
who
can drive carrying
test as citizens do
Yes
No
YES
NO
Yes
YES(2015.11.5)交
路密字第
1047101441號函
Of Puerto
Rico
British
Columbia,
Canada
Yes
No
Tourist from
Taiwan can use
with valid
The Federated
States
of Micronesia grant
visas on arrival to
Taiwan citizens,
who can drive
carrying both valid
Taiwan’s DDL and
Taiwan-issued IDP
during their visit.
both valid
Taiwan’s
DDL and
Taiwan-issued IDP
during their visit.
The
Commonwealth
Remark
Yes
Yes(class 7)
(104.12.24 交路字第
1045017554 號)
33
Taiwan-issued international driver’s
Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL)
permit(IDP)
County
(area)
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible
to local
Usage/Applicability
driver's
license?
Valid for
operating a
vehicle
Convertible to
local driver's
license?
Taiwan’s DDL for
require the
no more than 180
days
Holders who are
staying for less
than 6 months can
obtain local DL
with test. Once
surrender of the
holder’s B.C(or
Taiwan)license
pass the test, a
temporary license
will be issued.
34
Usage/Applicability
Remark