UK Driver in the Philippines

[darren-b]

Legally - you're fine with your UK licence for the first 90 days. (after that, u just transfer to a filipino one)

I thought legally you were meant to have a International Driving Permit as well. Cheap and easy to get from the Post Office.

in practise, I left my driving licence back in England before I came here - forgot to bring it . . . and I have been driving here for the last year - with no worries at all

I've never been asked to see mine either on the many times I've hired a car.

No worries unless you get caught.. Just make sure you have enough money if you don't want to see the inside of a Philippines prison...

[James Hubbard]

I thought legally you were meant to have a International Driving Permit as well. Cheap and easy to get from the Post Office.

Actually mate, you don't need that. Just your UK license is fine for 90 days.

[James Hubbard]

check this out (click here)

"Visitors from the UK to the Philippines can officially use their UK driving licence for up to 90 days (although, if they are renting, a 1 year international driving licence is also recommended)"

[darren-b]

Actually mate, you don't need that. Just your UK license is fine for 90 days.

check this out (click here)

"Visitors from the UK to the Philippines can officially use their UK driving licence for up to 90 days (although, if they are renting, a 1 year international driving licence is also recommended)"

Try looking at the AA/RAC websites, or even the form from the Green Flag website http://www.greenflag.com/downloads/i...form_green.pdf

2. Where is an IDP required?
Under the 1949 Geneva Convention certain countries require an IDP to be held at all times if you plan to drive in that country.
Required:
• Philippines

Take your choice which you believe....