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Post by nickdanger on Dec 23, 2016 11:44:48 GMT -5
What are the requirements for foreigners with drivers licenses their home country ( let's say colombia) in the US on a tourist visa who wish to drive the US? It seems it varies state by state and I read that in Georgia (where I reside) they need more than their country driver license- ie., it needs to be translated on a standard form.
Please comment - thanks
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Post by jabberwocky on Dec 23, 2016 12:22:43 GMT -5
In Florida - valid tourist visa, valid drivers license from your home country - I think they may have a 60 day limit once the date is stamped on your arrival - do most cops know that? - probably not -
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Post by coolcoil on Dec 23, 2016 12:55:10 GMT -5
The requirements probably vary from state to state, but most will be similar to Florida. The "standard form" is what is often advertised as the international driver's license.
I have plenty on non-US colleagues who drive on their home-country licenses when visiting the USA, including those from Colombia. I only use a Colombia license myself for driving in the USA, as I let my PA license expire. I do not carry a translation. I have no problem renting. I was concerned about what would happen if I got pulled over by the police. Then, it did happen as I was leaving Dulles. The officer, though he was a bit of an officious jerk, accepted my license and let me off with a warning. He did say that if he gave me a ticket and I failed to pay it I would lose my driving privileges in Virginia.
For what it's worth, the law here is that you can drive for 90 days on a non-Colombian license. I got that from an acquaintance who is a Transito officer.
I don't know for sure, but I think the laws in both countries apply to visitors only. That is, if you have a residency visa, you still need the local license. For example, I don't think the fact that I leave and return to Colombia every month resets the 90-day clock for me. Though, would a Transito officer know the difference if I showed them a US license? Probably not.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2016 13:44:12 GMT -5
In NJ, valid license from wherever. Once a permanent resident, then a NJ license is required. Probably a good idea to get an international driving permit to go along with the drivers' license. In NJ, it was not required, but in other states it may be.
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Post by jabberwocky on Dec 23, 2016 13:50:40 GMT -5
Yes very similar to Colombians requirement for gringos - you can use your license from the US on a tourist visa - as long as your stay is still within your stamp limits - once you have a cedula - you need a local drivers license - found that out the hard way on the moto a couple of years ago - do all cops know that? - probably not but best not to take the chance.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2016 14:41:03 GMT -5
Yes very similar to Colombians requirement for gringos - you can use your license from the US on a tourist visa - as long as your stay is still within your stamp limits - once you have a cedula - you need a local drivers license - found that out the hard way on the moto a couple of years ago - do all cops know that? - probably not but best not to take the chance. My experience with cops here, is that most are very unclear on what the requirements are.
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Post by barrumundi on Dec 23, 2016 16:04:32 GMT -5
A few years ago in California I rented an RV with my Colombian driver's licence (Aussie spelling) no problem.
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Post by elexpatriado on Dec 23, 2016 17:59:45 GMT -5
i lived in us 2 Yrs alwas drove w canuck liscence
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Post by dandl93 on Dec 23, 2016 18:02:28 GMT -5
I need to go get my DL in Colombia my USA DL has been expired over 2 years now.All the years I have lived here always gave the police my USA DL and Cedula never a problem even last month when I was pulled over in Zipa.
My wife drove for 2 years in the USA with a Colombian DL and the truck was registered to me.
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Post by sedelen on Dec 23, 2016 19:02:02 GMT -5
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