Quote Originally Posted by A_flyer View Post
It's strange that all E.U. countries do not have the same regulations... In France you can drive with a Filipino driving licence (not the international one). It's recognized valid by local authorities. So the car insurance is covering you and the Police will not say anything as it's valid to drive here with it.

Other advantage here is that, within the 1st year of residency, you can convert it for free to a French driving licence (that what we did with my Wife). No training to have, no exam to pass just go to the local authorities office, fill the papers and copy of your licence, passport, and residency card with a self stamped envelope. Some weeks later you you receive at home the French driving licence.

Over one year (if not converted), you have to enrol a French driving school and pass the exams to get it as all French people. It's a long and costly process (around 1000 to 1500€).

Note: to avoid driving difficulties, it's better to get some driving lessons in a driving school here (over 30€/h). There's are differences in driving between here and the Philippines ... as you know.
Hi A flyer,thanks for your reply,
what local authority? and where?
thanks