What Driving License Do You Need in Coron & Busuanga?
The rules are the same as elsewhere in the Philippines.
According to the Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO), a bona fide foreign tourist who holds a valid driver's license from their home country can drive in the Philippines for up to 90 days from the date of arrival. �
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So, for most tourists renting a car or motorbike in Coron:
Staying less than 90 days: your valid foreign driver's license can be used.
License not in English: carry an official English translation. LTO specifically requires an official English translation when dealing with a foreign license that isn't in English. �
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International Driving Permit (IDP): useful to carry, particularly if your license isn't in English, but the LTO rule itself allows bona fide tourists to drive for the first 90 days on a valid foreign license.
More than 90 days in the Philippines: you can no longer rely on the tourist 90-day provision and need a Philippine driver's license. �
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Your license must cover the type of vehicle you're driving. A car license doesn't automatically authorize you to ride a motorcycle.
The 90 days are counted from your arrival in the Philippines, not from the day you arrive in Coron.
When renting, carry your passport or other evidence of your Philippine arrival date, driver's license, and rental documents.
For ilovecoron.com, I would add this as a highlighted “Can Tourists Legally Drive in Coron?” box inside both the car and motorbike articles.
