Driving license in Peru

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ArmandViP14 June 2012 12:59:02

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Hi all,

Can a foreigner take the driving test in Peru?

What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Peru?

Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate?

How much does it cost?

Thank you for participating .

Armand

Silamel Member

Member since 06 February 2011

SilamelMember10 January 2013 21:40:11

Hola / Hi

I would like to know too how expat do to drive here in Peru? I do have an international driver licence and original one from france. Today i went to "touring office" in Lima, they ask so many papers and attestation that i'm almost disgusted. May be i can follow driving with what i have?...
let us know your experience please
Is there an easy way to get that driving licence?
Thank you guys

hazelnicolas New member

Member since 28 June 2012

hazelnicolasNew member14 January 2013 21:35:50

i also wanna know about this issue. i am furioso!!!

russpeters Active member

Member since 06 October 2012

russpetersActive member14 January 2013 23:01:32

Members of the automobile club in the U.S. and many other countries, can get the international driver's license in a few minutes for 15 dollars if you have a state issued driver's license

I use mine when I drive my car in Peru as I enter the country as a tourist and have not yet obtained a carnet de extranjeria which would be required to get a Peruvian license.

I have been stopped many times over the last two years and I present my international permit and show them the page which has the spanish wording. Frequently, they ask how long I have been in Peru and ask to see my entry permit and sometimes ask why I have not yet obtained a Peruvian license. As all my papers are in order, they wish me a good day and I am on my way. MY SUGGESTION: Do not show them your foreign license, you might not get it back if they are writing you a ticket. (I have never been asked for mine)