Documents, costs and steps for this service.
Filipinos must be at least 16; foreign applicants at least 18 with the required residence / visa evidence. A student permit allows supervised practice, not solo driving.
- Cost / amount:
- New student permit: LTO total ₱250
- Medical and 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course costs are separate
- Processing time:
- NCR walk-in charter: 1 hour 53 minutes after complete requirements
- Training, clinic visit and queues are additional; this is not the total preparation time
- How to start:
- Prepare through LTMS; identity capture and the required tests / issuance are in person
Where to apply
An LTO office explicitly handling student permits. In NCR, foreign applicants use the Central Office License Section; outside NCR use a region-authorized office.
Find an officeWhat to bring
- Application for Permits and Licences (APL), email and identity
Present an accepted original civil / identity record and submit one photocopy, plus an ID with photograph / signature. The official page lists the accepted combinations; employed applicants supply the TIN.
- Electronically transmitted medical certificate
Use an LTO-accredited clinic; present the original and submit one photocopy where required. Ask for the clinic’s posted fee and receipt before examination. A paper certificate alone is not electronic transmission.
- 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) completion
Complete the 15-hour TDC with an accredited provider / authorized LTO centre. Ensure electronic transmission and bring the original completion certificate plus one photocopy.
- Additional minor / foreign-applicant documents
Under 18: parent / guardian consent and the required parent / guardian ID original and copy. Foreign applicants need passport entry and visa / stay evidence for the applicable category.
How to apply
- 1Complete training and the medical examination first
Check the accredited providers and ensure their results appear in the LTO system before the visit.
- 2Submit at an office handling the requested transaction
Bring the APL, original documents and specified copies. A licence-renewal-only outlet may not handle first licences.
- 3Pay the assessment and check the issued permit / licence
Complete photograph / signature capture. Check personal details, vehicle codes and expiry; keep the Official Receipt (OR).
Sources for this situation
Help & contacts
These are agency support contacts. Your appointment confirmation identifies your receiving office.
Choose a branch that handles your transaction. NCR references do not cover all regions.
Official sources & guide details
Checking off a task does not submit an application. The listed scope and special cases determine which documents you need.
Guide reviewed: 2026-10-05