On Jan 21st, The Ministry of Public Security of China and The Ministry of Interior of France signed the agreement on Driving License Mutual Recognition in Beijing. The agreement will come into effect after 90 days since a lawful confirmation.

It means that you can drive cars or replace the Chinese driving license with your French driving license and its transcript!

The Mutual Recognition enhances the cooperation in police affairs and economies between two countries, promoting bilateral culture exchanges. Sounds really convenient especially for people who want to drive around these two countries!

 

 

Surprisingly, not only France, but also Belgium and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed the Driving License Mutual Recognition with China!

So, under what circumstances can you drive in Chinese regions with a driving license belongs to one of the three countries mentioned above? Let HACOS tell you about it!

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Less-than-one-year Residence In China

You can replace a Chinese “Temporary Driving License” with your own driving license (from France, Belgium or UAE) and its transcript without additionally medical test or driving test.

(Driving Licenses for motorbike, or small-l, middle-, and big-size automobiles are all available.)

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More-than-one-year Residence In China

You can replace a Chinese Driving License (also without additionally driving test) with your own driving license (from France, Belgium or UAE) as well as its transcript, and your passport and Visa.

(Driving Licenses for motorbike and small-size automobile are available.)

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Serve as a diplomat or student

 

If you are a diplomat or student coming from France, Belgium or UAE living in China, you can also replace a Chinese Driving License the same way!

In addition, if you get the Chinese Driving License by driving test, you are allowed to drive in many other counties in a short term.

It varies from a couple days to a year.For example:

According to different regulations on using Chinese Driving License in different American federal cities, Chinese Driving License can be applied to the majority of states in Western America.

But both license and its transcript are necessary when you are in Middle or Eastern America. And the valid terms of license are usually different in the states.

 

It is known that a German Driving License is the most difficult to get in the world. However, if you own a Chinese Driving License, a transcript specified by German Supreme Court, or a German transcript of the Driving License attested by Germany Embassy in China, you are allowed to drive in Germany!

In Germany, the valid term of Chinese Driving License is generally 6 months. If there is a more-than-12-month residence, you need a further driving test of German Driving License.

 

A one-year driving allowance in Britain with a Chinese Driving License and its transcript.

 

In accordance with Convention on Road Traffic of the United Nation, a 6-month valid term is available for driving around Canada with Chinese Driving License and its transcript. Oversea students can drive cars during their learning period in Canada with their valid student visas.

 

A one-year driving allowance in New Zealand with a Chinese Driving License and a transcript attested by New Zealand Department of Transportation. (For tourists and students)

 

A one-year driving allowance in Sweden with a Chinese Driving License.

 

A 6-month driving allowance in Portugal with a Chinese Driving License.

 

If there is any question or any doubt on driving license, please contact HACOS!

 

Furthermore, if you need to replace your driving license or renew information, come to HACOS! We promise to help you in a professional and effective way!

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