Philippine International Driving Permit

When traveling, there’s no better way to explore the sights and sounds of a foreign country than driving along its scenic routes and busy thoroughfares. Before hitting the road abroad, make sure that you have a Philippine International Driving Permit (PIDP) to enjoy driving privileges in more than one hundred countries all over the world.

The PIDP is one of the privileges enjoyed by club members. It allows you to drive private and rental cars overseas. Some countries may not require a PIDP but the car rental companies in that country may require one.

Requirements

To apply for a PIDP, visit the AAP office near you and bring the following requirements:

1. Original and photocopy of Philippine driver’s license valid for at least one year

2. Two (2) pieces latest 2x2 colored ID photo with white background.

(The personal appearance of the applicant is not required to get a PIDP, however, the applicant’s representative must present an authorization letter and any valid ID and submit its photocopy along with requirements no. 1 and 2.)

3. For foreign nationals in the Philippines, present the original passport plus photocopies of pages showing identification and date of last arrival. If you are a permanent resident, present your passport and/or Alien Certificate Registration along with requirements no. 1 and 2.

4. Php 1,800 broken down as follows:
        Php300 - AAP joining fee*
        Php1,200 - AAP annual registration
        Php300 - PIDP processing fee

* pls. take note that the Php300 AAP joining fee is waived for OFWs.  Just present any valid proof of your being an OFW (e.g. Seaman`s passport, employment contract abroad with valid POEA ID, etc.).

Validity

If your Philippine driver’s license is valid for one year, the PIDP will be valid for one year from the date of issue. If the Philippine driver’s license is valid for less than one year, the PIDP will follow the validity of your Philippine driver’s license.  So if your license will expire in six months, your PIDP will also expire in six months.

If your PIDP expired while you were still abroad, you can renew your PIDP online by visiting the AAP website as long as the card type Philippine license that was presented before has not expired yet. If a temporary license was presented before, the photocopy of the temporary license together with the original LTO certification and official receipt should be presented.

The PIDP is issued only by the AAP. A PIDP issued elsewhere is fake and using it can get the one holding it into serious trouble abroad. Call the AAP Hotline 723 0808 or visit AAP immediately to establish the authenticity of your PIDP.