Are foreign driver's licenses accepted in France? I have a Japanese and Philippine licenses and I'm wondering if can use it in France while traveling. Thanks.
2007-11-01 02:00:46 · 3 answers · asked by psx0529 1 in Travel ➔ France ➔ Other - France
Well I am currently living in France but I won't be here for a year (only 8 months as an exchange student).
So that means I can drive (if ever we rent a car and all?)
2007-11-01 03:33:44 · update #1
You are allowed to drive with a foreign license for a period of a year if :
- you got that licence before you obtained your first visa to live in France
- it has to be from the country where you usually live
- You need an official translation if the licence is not in French
- You need to be of French legal age to drive.
- and of course that licence has to be valid
If you want to rent a car you should be aware that the companies ask for a permit that is more than three years old.
2007-11-01 12:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by Cabal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may use your foreign driver's license while visiting (less than 90 days). If you relocate to France you must obtain a valid French license within a year.
A so called International Driving Permit is NOT required.
EDIT: Well, according to the French government you apparently can drive using your license from home. Mind you, I've never tried driving in Europe because the traffic in the places I go (Paris, London and Rome mainly, scare me to death).
2007-11-01 10:08:03 · answer #2 · answered by Rillifane 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All you need is an international drivers permit, which is actually in French as it is issued by the FIA.
2007-11-01 09:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋