Driving license in the Philippines

There are three types of driver's license in the Philippines, Student Permit, Non-Professional driver's license, and Professional Driver's license. The minimum age for driving in the Philippines is 16 years old provided that they must have a student permit and must be accompanied by a person with a professional driver's license.

Age Requirements for licenses:

• 1) Student Permit - Must be at least 16 years old
• 2) Non-Professional - Must be at least 17 years old
• 3) Professional - Must be at least 18 years old

Restrictions:

• Restriction 1 - Motorcycles/Motorized Tricycles
• Restriction 2 - Vehicle up to 4500 kg Gross Vehicle Weight
• Restriction 3 - Vehicle above 4500 kg Gross Vehicle Weight
• Restriction 4 - Automatic Clutch up to 4500 kg Gross Vehicle Weight
• Restriction 5 - Automatic Clutch above 4500 kg Gross Vehicle Weight
• Restriction 6 - Articulated Vehicle 1600 kg Gross Vehicle Weight & Below
• Restriction 7 - Articulated Vehicle 1601 kg up to 4500 kg Gross Vehicle Weight
• Restriction 8 - Articulated Vehicle 4501 kg & above Gross Vehicle Weight

Note: Restrictions 1, 2, & 4 only for Non-professional driver's license.

Use in other countries

As of April 16, 2010 an agreement was signed between the Filipino and Spanish governments allowing Filipinos to use their Philippine driver's license in Spain. ^[1]

The Philippines driver's license can also be used in Australia (albeit they drive on the opposite side of the road), however when renting a car you need to be over the age of 21.

References

• Philippine Driving License