Current international regulations regarding the validity and transferability of Taiwan’s international driver’s permit and/or Taiwan’s domestic driver’s license

Sep 29, 2026

Current international regulations describe where and how Taiwan’s international driver’s permit (IDP) and Taiwan’s domestic driver’s license (DDL) are accepted, and whether they can be converted to local driver’s licenses. The content summarizes state-by-state rules across multiple U.S. regions, including time limits for tourists, restrictions on using IDP only, and conditions for residents. It also notes common requirements such as taking written/driving tests and vision exams.

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Validity of Taiwan-issued IDP and DDL

Time limits and usage rules by county/state

Conditions for conversion to local driver’s licenses

Cases where IDP or DDL is not recognized

Current international regulations regarding the validity and transferability of Taiwan’s international driver’spermit and/or Taiwan’s domestic driver’s license (1041016) North America | County (area) | Taiwan-issued international driver’spermit(IDP) | | | Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL) | | | Remark | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Valid for operating a vehicle | Convertible to local driver's license? | Usage/Applicability | Valid for operating a vehicle | Convertible to local driver's license? | Usage/Applicability | | | Nebraska
(USA) | Yes | No | To be used along with Taiwan’s DDL for no more than 1 year. | Yes | No | To be used along with Taiwan-issued IDP for no more than 1 year. | | | Nevada
(USA) | Yes | No | Taiwan-issued IDP can be used by a tourist in this state for no more than 30 days, exceeding which period a local DL should be obtained | Yes | No | An Taiwan-issued IDP can be used by a tourist in this state for no more than 30 days, exceeding which period a local drivers license should be obtained | Long-term residents (e.g., students) should pass written and driving test and pass eye exam | | California
(USA) | No | No | The state of California does not recognize any IDP | Yes | No | The state of California permits holders of foreign | | | County (area) | Taiwan-issued international driver’spermit(IDP) | | | Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL) | | | Remark | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Valid for operating a vehicle | Convertible to local driver's license? | Usage/Applicability | Valid for operating a vehicle | Convertible to local driver's license? | Usage/Applicability | | | | | | issued by any country. An IDP is considered as a translated copy of the issuing country’s DL. Taiwan citizen cannot drive in California with IDP only. | | | DL to drive in the | | | | | | | | | state and | | | | | | | | | Recommends | | | | | | | | | Taiwan citizen to | | | | | | | | | hold Taiwan-issued | | | | | | | | | IDP | | | | | | | | | (non-compulsory) | | | | | | | | | in case the police | | | | | | | | | needs to identify, | | | | | | | | | and to avoid | | | | | | | | | misunderstanding | | | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, USA | No | No | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands does not recognize Taiwan-issued IDP;
However, visitors can drive carrying both valid | No | No | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands does not recognize Taiwan’s DDL; However, visitors can drive carrying both valid Taiwan’s DDL and | | | County (area) | Taiwan-issued international driver’spermit(IDP) | | | Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL) | | | Remark | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Valid for operating a vehicle | Convertible to local driver's license? | Usage/Applicability | Valid for operating a vehicle | Convertible to local driver's license? | Usage/Applicability | | | | | | Taiwan’s DDL and Taiwan-issued IDP for no more than 30 days. | | | Taiwan-issued IDP for no more than 30 days. | | | North Dakota
(USA) | Yes | No | To be used along with Taiwan’s DDL for no more than 1 year. | Yes | No | To be used along with Taiwan-issued IDP for no more than 1 year. | | | Tennessee
(USA) | Yes | No | To be used along with Taiwan’s DDL | Yes | No | To be used along with Taiwan-issued IDP. One should also converted to local DL within 6 months with test | Holders of
non-resident permanent residency are allowed to apply for a conversion to CFD valid for no more than 5 years | | Illinois
(USA) | Yes | No | Can be used till expired | No | No | Not Usable | An IDP can be used no more than 90 days if one wishes to become a citizen in this state. | | County (area) | Taiwan-issued international driver’spermit(IDP) | | | Taiwan's Domestic Driver's license(DDL) | | | Remark | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---

FAQs

How long can a tourist use Taiwan’s international driver’s permit in certain U.S. states?

The document specifies state-by-state time limits. In some places it allows use for up to 30 days, after which a local driver’s license should be obtained.

In which cases is a Taiwan-issued IDP not accepted for driving?

Some states do not recognize IDPs. For example, California is stated as not recognizing any IDP, and other regions note that Taiwan-issued IDP is not recognized.

Can Taiwan’s domestic driver’s license (DDL) be converted to a local license in the U.S.?

The document lists whether DDL can be converted and the applicable conditions. It also includes notes that residents may need testing and, in some cases, have limited eligibility for conversion windows.

Sep 29, 2026

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