Converting foreign DL to Philippines DL

Or get a Filipino drivers licence WITHOUT bothering showing the foreign DL you have   

Its a very easy "test".   

- @coach53

Unfortunately I had a bad experience with LTO, after I first arrived in Philippines about three years ago. I was a licensed USA Driver for about fifty years.  I completed the forms, took the medical tests including eye exam, and passed the Drug Tests. Then when I applied at an LTO office in Cebu City, I was told that I could only receive a DL if my Visa was for at least one year, otherwise I was just a Temporary Tourist - Visas for Foreigners are only for six months max if Not Married or you have the SRRV by Depositing $10,000 in a local bank account. I wasn't planning on driving - just wanted it as an additional form of Photo ID. At the same time, my Filipina Partner who had Never been behind the wheel of any motorized vehicle took a trip to "The Province" and her cousin knew someone who promptly gave her a License without any Medical or Drug Tests, nor any written or physical driving tests. 5,000 Pesos Cash.

- @talamban

If no medical problem, then the "Test" is very simple anyway   

@Enzyte Bob I have and had the ACR-I Card when I went to LTO and was still denied the License. The LTO Supervisor who denied me the License may have been looking for a "Gratuity", but I did not want to risk being accused of offering a Bribe. I knew/know someone in Cebu who could have gotten me the License with a Little Grease; but since I am not planning on driving, I just won't worry about it anymore.

@Enzyte Bob I have and had the ACR-I Card when I went to LTO and was still denied the License. The LTO Supervisor who denied me the License may have been looking for a "Gratuity", but I did not want to risk being accused of offering a Bribe. I knew/know someone in Cebu who could have gotten me the License with a Little Grease; but since I am not planning on driving, I just won't worry about it anymore.

- @talamban

@Enzyte Bob I was able to renew my NC DL online and they sent it to my son's address. So, he can give it to me at the airport when I arrive or I could have it DHL'd. I had no problem at all getting the Phils conversion DL. That took about 2 hours max at the main LTO office in DUMA just by following the published process (no gratuitues or fixers). I am not convinced that all car rental places accept the Pinoy license, even if your State says it is accepted...private car rental companies have their own policies.

@danfinn: I was able to renew my NC DL online and they sent it to my son's address.

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My problem was a little involved, at my age I required a vision test and I needed a Nevada address. I probably could have found a re-mailer like US Global Mail but located in Nevada but I still needed the eye test. (My vision is 20/15).

@danfinn: I was able to renew my NC DL online and they sent it to my son's address.

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My problem was a little involved, at my age I required a vision test and I needed a Nevada address. I probably could have found a re-mailer like US Global Mail but located in Nevada but I still needed the eye test. (My vision is 20/15).

When I did mine the doctor asked if my license required me to wear glasses and I said yes. When they issued my license it doesn't say corrective lenses. I figured oh well, doesn't bother me.

@danfinn: I was able to renew my NC DL online and they sent it to my son's address.

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My problem was a little involved, at my age I required a vision test and I needed a Nevada address. I probably could have found a re-mailer like US Global Mail but located in Nevada but I still needed the eye test. (My vision is 20/15).

When I did mine the doctor asked if my license required me to wear glasses and I said yes. When they issued my license it doesn't say corrective lenses. I figured oh well, doesn't bother me.

- @pilotdrh