# Medical exam at hospital for drivers license **URL:** \ **Category:** Cars & Motorcycles\ **Created:** [December 16, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335 "2018-12-16T11:42:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mooncakes](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@mooncakes](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mooncakes)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/1 "2018-12-16T11:42:40Z")
Good evening! I plan to obtain a Taiwan drivers license and have 2 questions: 1. I am looking for the application form, which is supposed to be on the website: [Driver’s license application form (No.21) is available from the Motor Vehicles Office or download from our website](https://tpcmv.thb.gov.tw/english/ServicesEng/LicenseEng/ManagementEng/ManagementEng02.htm) > Can anyone help me locate it? 1. Is there a specific form for the “medical checkup certificate?” (Perhaps the details are on the application form I am looking for 😐) Thanks! 😀 ---
**Author:** ![slawa](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/slawa/32/112823_2.png) [@slawa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/slawa)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/2 "2018-12-17T01:06:21Z")
If you are not converting your license then, you should just go to Motor Vehicles Office and sign up for drivers license right now. They will give you all the forms. **If you are not converting your license then you have to wait like 4 weeks before you can take your exam**. This time is intended for learning the theory and practice driving at the course and can not be skipped. I already had an European drivers license but wanted to keep it. So I just waited out the time and took the tests. ---
**Author:** ![mooncakes](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@mooncakes](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mooncakes)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/3 "2018-12-17T12:36:56Z")
Thanks, but it seems I do not need to take a test. Just need a medical exam and would like to get the details on the specifics of the exam before I go to the Motor Vehicles Office. ---
**Author:** ![mooncakes](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@mooncakes](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mooncakes)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/4 "2019-01-02T01:34:00Z")
Just a follow up, in case anyone is interested. Getting the license based on reciprocity was easy and done on the spot. The MVO gave me a form for the required medical exam, which was done the same day at the closest hospital at a cost of $200. Back at the MVO, there was no application form needed for the Taiwan license after all; 5 minutes and another $200 later I was good to go. 🚙 ---
**Author:** ![greves](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/greves/32/75775_2.png) [@greves](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/greves)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/5 "2019-01-02T03:06:46Z")
Also for future reference, every MVO (that I’ve been to, at least) has a nearby clinic, usually multiple within a few meters of the door, that is there specifically to give the medical exam. No need to make a trip to a hospital. ---
**Author:** ![mooncakes](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@mooncakes](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mooncakes)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/6 "2019-01-02T03:12:18Z")
@greves Yes, that was the case. It was done at a clinic within a short walk from the MVO. The clinic was attached to a hospital or in the same building or somehow connected. Anyway they had the whole exam stations ready to go; I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![jimbob132](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/85e7bf/32.png) [@jimbob132](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jimbob132)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/7 "2021-06-08T02:07:48Z")
> [@mooncakes](#): > > form for the required medical exam, which was done the same day at the closest hospital at a I just found out about the medical exam! I have a fear of needles. Do they need to take a blood test? ---
**Author:** ![SuperS54](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/supers54/32/137985_2.png) [@SuperS54](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SuperS54)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/8 "2021-06-08T03:04:17Z")
> [@jimbob132](#): > > I just found out about the medical exam! I have a fear of needles. Do they need to take a blood test? No, it’s a very simple exam with an eye test and some tests of motion. ---
**Author:** ![bingobango](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/bingobango/32/227979_2.png) [@bingobango](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bingobango)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 4:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/9 "2021-06-24T04:31:15Z")
Hmm I wonder if they could use the information from my recent ARC renewal health check for the driving medical exam? I did have my eyes checked… ---
**Author:** ![jdmj1992](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/jdmj1992/32/135594_2.png) [@jdmj1992](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jdmj1992)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 4:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/10 "2021-06-24T04:33:40Z")
No they won’t. Makes sense but Taiwan likes to get everything down on paper so you need to do it separately. Having said that, it’s a very simple eye and motion test so there’s nothing to be worried about and not a needle in sight. ---
**Author:** ![bingobango](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/bingobango/32/227979_2.png) [@bingobango](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bingobango)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 4:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/11 "2021-06-24T04:48:13Z")
Appreciate the confirmation. Curious to see if I can pass their eye exam. I was always barely able to pass DMV eye tests without corrective vision back in the states. 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![bingobango](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/bingobango/32/227979_2.png) [@bingobango](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bingobango)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2021, 7:20am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/12 "2021-07-26T07:20:15Z")
I am trying to figure out how to arrange a health check near the Songshan MVO - do I need to make an appointment at one of the clinics nearby or I can just walk in? I am also trying to figure out if I need to have to write in Chinese when I am at the clinic… 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![kurupted](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/kurupted/32/183877_2.png) [@kurupted](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/kurupted)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2021, 11:10am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/13 "2021-07-26T11:10:06Z")
I went to the dmv first and I _think_ they gave me a paper to give to the hospital. Maybe not. Might have used G translate. But no, you don’t need an appointment and you don’t have to write in Chinese. ---
**Author:** ![mooncakes](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@mooncakes](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mooncakes)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2021, 10:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/14 "2021-07-31T10:59:07Z")
They sent me to a specific hospital right around the corner. They had a special testing facility for this. It was super quick and easy. ---
**Author:** ![bingobango](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/bingobango/32/227979_2.png) [@bingobango](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bingobango)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/15 "2021-08-02T01:03:34Z")
Same! Did they send you to Pojen? Overall my experience ended up being quite painless as well: - went to Taipei MVO in Songshan off of Bade road - 2nd floor and turned right to go to drivers license department - I had everything ready except health check so staff gave me a blank health check form to bring to Pojen just down the road a bit. - Go up to 6th or 7th? floor and get health check / pay fee - Went down to 1st floor reception desk to get completed health check validated with a stamp - Back to taipei mvo to exchange license. Didnt have a 1 inch picture for card but they had an open photo booth just in the corner for $150 Sadly they kept my US drivers license but I can exchange it back when I need to in future. ---
**Author:** ![jimbob132](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/85e7bf/32.png) [@jimbob132](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jimbob132)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/16 "2021-08-02T01:35:36Z")
Seems there is some discrepancy in whether they keep the US license ---
**Author:** ![roboton](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/85e7bf/32.png) [@roboton](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/roboton)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/17 "2021-08-02T04:47:55Z")
> **[How to get a Taiwan Drivers License using your US Drivers License](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y-L9IKYhHgIYiRYykkHvu68bGS6pw6NuiU56QfiE_Bw/edit)** > > How to get a Taiwan Drivers License using your US Drivers License If you are not some kind of resident in Taiwan you will not be able to get a Taiwan Drivers License. If you have an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), the ability to use your US... ---
**Author:** ![kurupted](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/kurupted/32/183877_2.png) [@kurupted](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/kurupted)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 6:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/18 "2021-08-02T06:32:21Z")
It depends on the state. There’s a link in another thread somewhere to a doc that shows how each state is handled ---
**Author:** ![SunWuKong](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/sunwukong/32/125743_2.png) [@SunWuKong](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SunWuKong)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 6:36am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/19 "2021-08-02T06:36:40Z")
Are there any specific medical conditions, other than poor eyesight, that can prevent you from getting a license? ---
**Author:** ![kurupted](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/kurupted/32/183877_2.png) [@kurupted](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/kurupted)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 11:07am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/medical-exam-at-hospital-for-drivers-license/175335/20 "2021-08-02T11:07:23Z")
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