Countries with reciprocal licensing agreements with Taiwan

[headhonchoII]

Correct, it's needs to be notarized and verified by TECO. I think there is an error in the statement above somewhere, perhaps your state is not recognised or you have not notarized it first.

[Dragonbones]

Bummer! I just walked in, showed them my Ohio license (without any translation, verification or notarization, and without an international license), and based on reciprocity they just handed me a Taiwanese license (after a quick trip to the hospital to check my eyes, height and weight). That was almost 17 years ago, though. I guess things have changed.

[redwagon]

:bravo: "Taiwanese driver's license reciprocity"

[eddy]

"I have a lot to say ... but no one is listening"

I'm listening Belgian Pie, what is going on?

[tango42]

Well, since this is merger for all, I'll talk about U.S. States. Are there any U.S. States that will convert the Taiwan car driver license directly to a U.S. driver license?

Been here so long my old one expired a few years ago so I've been using my Taiwan driver license with "Republic of China International Driving Permit" (available for a couple hundred NT) to drive and rent cars in U.S. and other countries. Haven't had any problems using this to rent and drive cars in U.S., France, and Thailand.

[headhonchoII]

Correct, it's needs to be notarized and verified by TECO. I think there is an error in the statement above somewhere, perhaps your state is not recognised or you have not notarized it first.

Recently I found out that the reciprocal license can be applied for you through your local vehicle license office , they will get it checked through the MOFA also, go there and talk to them directly.

[Tigerman]

Recently I found out that the reciprocal license can be applied for you through your local vehicle license office , they will get it checked through the MOFA also, go there and talk to them directly.

Wow! Unbelievable. You mean, Taiwan treats the nationals from different countries in different ways? I am shocked!

I hope SatTV doesn't see this!

[Taigottawanna]

I was able to get an official, jen,youwhine Taiwan driving license by going to the AIT to notarize my statement that I am legally licensed to drive by my home state. I went to K-town's branch; I understand the Taipei office can actually provide verification of your driving status back home. Then I was able to go to the local DMV and get my license without having to take the written or road test.

This is great and all, but reciprocity, by definition, works both ways...the thought of a Taiwanese driver being able to get a driver's license so easily a really troubling. I suppose I can take comfort in the fact that traffic cops are more willing to stop bad drivers and perhaps the average person who would go abroad and drive is more aware of international driving standards.

[Tigerman]

This is great and all, but reciprocity, by definition, works both ways...the thought of a Taiwanese driver being able to get a driver's license so easily a really troubling. I suppose I can take comfort in the fact that traffic cops are more willing to stop bad drivers and perhaps the average person who would go abroad and drive is more aware of international driving standards.

[wonder]

I have rarely been stopped in traffic while driving my scooter or my MC in Taiwan, but both times I have been stopped I showed them my driver's license from Vancouver, B.C. and they said that was fine, carry on.

I know they were just trying to get rid of me but perhaps some police in Taiwan do honor a driver's license from Canada out of confusion. I know there is an agreement between most, if not all, Canadian provinces and American states to honor each other's licenses. Although that is a more obvious and practical arrangement, I have never seen the agreement officially printed anywhere.

Actually, I just took out my Vancouver DL right now and nowhere on it does it say that I am allowed to use it in the 'States. But I know I can so perhaps the deal between Canada and Taiwan is one of those unofficial things?