In the article “How to convert your country’s license/International driving license to a Taiwan driver’s license.,” we talked about converting your home country’s license or international driving permit to a Taiwan driver’s license if your duration of stay in Taiwan is less than 30 days. However, if your duration of stay is over 30 days, you may need to apply for a local Taiwan driver’s license. In this article, we will go over how exactly to do that, from the required documents to taking the driving tests. You will finally know how to apply for a Taiwan driver’s license from scratch.
Requirements to apply for a driver’s license
First off, to be eligible for the Taiwan driver’s license, you need to have an ARC valid for at least six months or be an APRC holder. You also need to be at least 18 years old to be able to drive light or medium scooter (49cc to 249cc) and 20 years old to ride a large (250cc and above) scooter, while the minimum age to drive a car in Taiwan is 18.
The documents required are as follows:
- Driving license registration form
- Health Certificate for Driver’s License, you will receive it after doing the health and physical examination at the clinics designated by the local Motor Vehicles Office.
- Three one-inch color photos with a white background taken within the last 6 months.
