Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and Service NL Enter into a Driver’s Licence Reciprocity Agreement

  • Service NL
  • Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

April 17, 2018

Residents of Taiwan who come to Newfoundland and Labrador to live, study or work will now have their drivers licences recognized without needing to complete a written, visual or road test examination. The agreement also allows the same for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians living in Taiwan. The Highway Traffic Act allows for this type of reciprocal agreement with other jurisdictions. It exempts requirements for personal vehicles and motorcycles for written, vision and road test requirements and essentially allows for an exchange of these driver’s licences. This licence reciprocity agreement supports successful immigrant integration, retention, and settlement in the province. The province has entered into similar agreements with 11 other jurisdictions outside Canada. Quotes “Reciprocity agreements allow for an easier transition for anyone immigrating or doing business in Newfoundland and Labrador. We have a strong focus on improving services to the people of the province, making it easier for everyone to live and work here.” Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh Minister of Service NL “Immigration supports the social, economic, and cultural growth of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is important to take actions that help ensure the transition for newcomers to the province is as seamless as possible. This agreement aligns with the goals of The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador, the province’s collaborative immigration action plan.” Honourable Al Hawkins Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

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Learn more Driver’s Licence and Vehicle Registration Renewal Reminders to be Issued through Email – gov.nl.ca/releases/2018/servicenl/0328n05.aspx New Driver’s Licences to Have Significantly Enhanced Security Features – gov.nl.ca/releases/2017/servicenl/1010n04.aspx Motor Registration Division Mount Pearl Introduces Online Appointment Booking and Text Message Alerts – gov.nl.ca/releases/2017/servicenl/1010n04.aspx The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador – www.aesl.gov.nl.ca/publications/pdf/ImmigrationPlan.pdf Follow us on Twitter: @GovNL  and @ServiceNL_ Media contacts Melony O’Neill Service NL 729-4860, 689-0928 melonyoneill@gov.nl.ca Ryan Crocker Advanced Education, Skills and Labour 709-729-1795, 725-9595 RyanCrocker@gov.nl.ca
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