Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 495-2004)
The general requirements include: original and machine copy of a valid foreign driver's license (with official English translation if not in English); original and machine copy of a valid passport showing latest arrival date in the Philippines; original and machine copy of a valid visa or Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) if the applicant resides temporarily in the Philippines; original medical certificate from LTO accredited or government physician; original drug test result from DOH Accredited Drug Testing Center; age requirement of at least 17 for non-professional and 18 for professional licenses; and the applicant must know how to read, write, and speak English.
The applicant will be subjected to written and practical examinations, and the type of vehicle used in the examination determines the restriction code assigned to the license.
No, applicants with a valid foreign driver's license do not need to undergo written and practical examinations for conversion to a non-professional license.
Applicants for non-professional driver's licenses are strictly limited to restriction code 1 or 2.
They must present an original copy of Police/NBI/Court Clearance from their area of residence, original and machine copy of Certificate of Employment from the local or foreign employer based in the Philippines, and original and machine copy of a valid working visa issued by the Bureau of Immigration or working permit from the Department of Labor and Employment.
The applicant must submit an original Police/NBI/Court clearance, original and machine copy of Investment Permit from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), and original and machine copy of certificate of registration and current official receipt of payment if operating a 'Heavy' motor vehicle used during the examination.
Non-professional license applicants must be at least 17 years old, while professional license applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Yes, the applicant must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Yes, all circulars, orders, memoranda, rules, regulations, or issuances conflicting with this memorandum are deemed superseded.