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A guide to foreign driving in the Philippines says short-term visitors may drive for up to 90 days from the date of arrival under Republic Act 4136, the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. During that window a current foreign license may be used if it is in English, and a license that is not in English must be paired with an official English translation from the embassy. An international driving permit is accepted only together with the original foreign license, and a passport is used to show the entry date. After 90 days the foreign license is no longer valid for driving, and the visitor must convert it through the Land Transportation Office. Conversion papers listed on the page are the foreign license and a photocopy, a passport showing the latest arrival, a valid visa or an alien certificate of registration when the stay is temporary, a medical certificate from an accredited physician, and a completed application form. A still-valid foreign license usually means the written and practical exams are not required, while an expired foreign license requires both tests, and the page puts a typical non-professional license cost at 500 to 1000 pesos depending on the case and the branch.
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