Can a Mainland Driver's License Be Used in Taiwan?

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Mainland driver's licenses cannot be used in Taiwan. Here are the specific reasons: 1. Mutual Non-Recognition of Each Other's Driver's Licenses: Primarily because Mainland China is not a signatory to the Geneva Convention, and both sides do not recognize each other's driver's licenses. Therefore, a Mainland driver's license is not valid in Taiwan. Many so-called international driver's permits are merely translations of the Mainland China driver's license, and Taiwan does not recognize these translated versions either. 2. Taiwan's Regulations: According to current regulations in Taiwan, even if a Mainland driver's license is converted into a so-called international driver's permit, driving with it is considered unlicensed and subject to fines. In cases of drunk driving or accidents, not only will there be no insurance compensation, but the driver will also face legal liabilities. This could even affect the emergency contact's future entry to Taiwan. The only way to rent or drive a car in Taiwan is to first obtain a driver's license from a third region (such as Hong Kong, the United States, or many other countries and regions worldwide) and then obtain an international driver's permit issued by that third region (e.g., the United States).