Getting a Student Permit in the Philippines is easy as one, two, three. For beginners, earning a Student’s Permit is your first step before applying for Non-professional or Professional Driver’s License
The importance of having a driver’s license is that it allows you to own and drive a car. It also tells people that you have the necessary driving skills to ensure your safety and your fellow drivers on the road.
In the Philippines, you will need to obtain a driver’s license from the Land Transportation Office or LTO.
LTO has three types of driver’s license that you can apply which are Student’s Permit, Non-Professional, and Professional. Student’s Permit holders can only apply to a Non-Professional License after a month or a Professional License after six months.
To get you started, please follow this guide on how to apply for this Student’s Permit.
Qualifications:
- Should be at least 17 years old.
- Applicants must be mentally and physically fit to drive a motor vehicle.
- Can read and write in Filipino or in English.
- For foreigners, the applicant must be 18 years old and should have been in the Philippines for at least a year from date of application.
Requirements for Student Permit for Filipinos/Foreigners:
- ADL or Application form for Driver’s License (Make sure all details are accurate).
- Original and photocopy of birth certificate must be authenticated by NSO.
- For foreigners, original and photocopy of passport with entry date of at least one month and visa duration of at least one year from date of application.
- For 17 years old and below, a letter of parental/guardian’s consent is required with original and photocopy of one valid government issued ID of parent/guardian.
- Medical Certificate stated that you’re fit to drive a vehicle.
Procedure:
Step 1 – Go to your nearest LTO office and submit all the necessary documentary requirements to the LTO receiving personnel.
- The receiving personnel will be checking the completeness of the documents required, evaluator will also check the documents after.
- The Evaluator will evaluate your qualifications and encode your application in the system.
- After encoding, the Approving Officer will approve your application if qualified.
Step 2 – If your application is approved, you’ll be called for photo and signature taking.
Step 3 – Wait for your name to be called to pay the required fees at the Cashier window.
Step 4 – You need to fill up Release Form to have your Student’s Permit Card and official receipt. You’ll have your SP card on the same day of application. And you’re done!
Important Tips for beginners:
- Bring your own ballpoint pen.
- Deal only with LTO officers inside the building. (Avoid fixers!)
- Don’t wear shorts, sandos and slippers. (Dress up accordingly)
Disclaimer:
YKN is not affiliated with Metrobank. This is for information purposes only.
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