Land Transportation Office (LTO)

LTO Conversion of Foreign Driver’s License

LTO converts a foreign driver’s license into a Philippine license under Citizen’s Charter conversion services. Typical documents include the foreign license (with English translation if needed), passport bio page, and latest Philippine admission evidence, plus medical or other prerequisites the current checklist lists. Exam or track requirements can differ by case—confirm the live LTO Citizen’s Charter / licensing-center checklist before you apply.

Convert a foreign driver’s license to a Philippine driver’s license under LTO Citizen’s Charter conversion services (walk-in/portal paths).

Last verified October 9, 2026

Updated October 9, 2026

LTO Citizen’s Charter 2025 external PDF conversion services (2026-10-09).

Quick Summary

Agency
Land Transportation Office (LTO)
How to apply
Online or walk-in
Published processing time
Charter shows multi-step same-day or next-working-day cues depending on arrival time—confirm at the licensing site.
Published LTO fees
See fees

What You’ll Need

Use this as a preparation checklist. Items marked “If it applies” are situational.

  • Original foreign driver’s license with photocopy

    Official source

    English translation if not in English.

  • Passport bio page and latest Philippine admission evidence

    Official source

    Visa page as applicable.

  • Medical certificate / APL prerequisites LTO requires

    Official source

    Confirm charter checklist.

  • Any exams or additional steps listed on the current LTO checklist

    If it appliesConfirm at office

    Confirm at the licensing center or on the live Citizen’s Charter whether written, practical, or other steps apply to your case.

How To Do It

  1. 1

    Confirm which conversion path applies to your license

    Confirm at office

    Ask the licensing center or follow the live Citizen’s Charter service description for your situation.

  2. 2

    Prepare license, passport, translation, medical

    Official source

    Follow charter checklist.

  3. 3

    File walk-in or portal conversion transaction

    Official source

    Complete exams if required.

  4. 4

    Receive Philippine DL per LTO release rules

    Official source

    Foreign nationals may receive via registered mail per charter notes.

Fees

Only amounts published by LTO are shown as figures. Third-party charges are flagged instead of guessed.

Conversion and related license fees
Confirm the cashier assessment at your District Office.
Confirm at office
Confirm on LTO fee schedule / cashier

Important Notes

  • Follow the matching Citizen’s Charter service number

    Official source

    Valid vs expired/RHD tracks differ.

Where / How To Apply

LTO Licensing Centers / District Offices offering conversion; LTMS portal path when Citizen’s Charter lists portal service.

Open LTMS PortalVisit LTO website

Official Forms

Links go to current official agency sources. Ano Kailangan does not host government PDF copies. Do not assume a downloadable file is accepted for filing unless the note below says so.

  • LTO foreign license conversion application (LTMS/APL)

    Land Transportation Office

    This procedure is completed in an official portal. A downloadable PDF is not the primary filing path.

    Portal/walk-in forms per LTMS—no hosted blank PDF.

    Last verified October 9, 2026 · Evidence VERIFIED

    Open official source

Official Sources

Verify the checklist against the agency before you travel or pay.