NecessaryRrequired documents of applying for Chinese driving license

It is necessary to drive in China with a Chinese driving license; however, driving in China with other driving licenses, such as foreign license, international driving document, Hong Kong driving license, Macau driving license and so on will be considered as unlicensed driving.

Foreigners, Hong Kong residents, Macau residents and Taiwan residents

  • Foreign driving license, 
  • Passport, 
  • China visa, resident permit, travel permit or travel certificate,
  • Registration form of temporary residence for visitor, 
  • Colored digital photo in white background.

Overseas Chinese (for those who have no Chinese ID but Chinese passport)

  • Foreign driving license, 
  • Chinese passport,
  • Registration form of temporary residence for visitor(HACOS can assist in applying for this form),
  • Colored digital photo in white background.

Chinese residents(for those who come back to China after studying or living abroad)

  • Foreign driving license, 
  • Identity card(formal or temporary),
  • Chinese passport(entry and exit records over three months),
  • Colored digital photo in white background.

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Quota of license plates for private cars travelling between Hong Kong and Guangdong 

August 25, 2017, Guangdong and Hong Kong governments released 3,000 quotas of license plates for private cars travelling between Hong Kong and Guangdong, which thewhose demand exceeded beyond supply. Therefore, in December 12, Transport Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region decided to release extra quotas of 7,000 to 10,000 to meet the demand. The quotas are valid for five years and are needed to be renewed according to the rules and conditions when expired.

How to apply for Chinese driving license with Hong Kong driving license?

Hong Kong residents can get Chinese driving licenses and China mainland residents can also get Hong Kong driving licenses without examination. What are the conditions for changing China driving license from Hong Kong driving license?

Remarks for foreigners to apply for or change Chinese license

For the convenience of foreigners driving legally in China, HACOS provides foreigners with the services of Chinese driving license application, including applying Chinese driving license with foreign license, Hong Kong license, Macao license and international driving document.