I have a driving licence issued by Mainland China/other countries, can I apply for direct issue of full Hong Kong driving licence without taking a driving test?
Transport DepartmentThe direct issue mechanism is only applicable to issue of non-commercial driving licences (i.e. licences for driving private car, light goods vehicle, motor cycle or motor tricycle). A person who has a full driving licence issued by any one of the recognised countries/places (e.g. Mainland China)may apply for direct issue of a Hong Kong full driving licence of the respective vehicle class authorized to drive by the issuing country or place, without taking the driving test or passing through the 12-month probationary driving period.
Eligibility for Application
You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for direct issue of a full driving licence –
- Aged 18 or above
- Hold an overseas driving licence issued by one of the recognised countries or places (e.g. Mainland China). Please refer to the following list for the recognised countries / places:
List of countries / places (displayed in alphabetical order)
- The overseas driving licence must be a full driving licence (Note: Probationary driving licence or international driving permit are not acceptable); and the licence must be:
- valid or has not expired for more than 3 years (from the date of application); and
- obtained through passing of driving test held in the issuing country or place.
- Satisfy any one of the requirements listed below:
- have resided in the overseas country or place of issue for a period of not less than 6 consecutive months during which the licence was issued; or
- have held the licence for 5 years or more immediately prior to the application; or
- hold a passport or equivalent travel document of the country or place in which the licence was issued.
Application Procedures
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Supporting Documents |
Please produce the originals and copies of the following documents (Original or copy is accepted for address proof):
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Means of Submission |
In person to the Hong Kong (Queensway) Licensing Office. If handled by an agent, the agent should bring his / her identity document in original for record purposes. |
Validity & Fee |
For validity period & fee of driving licence, please click here |
Payment Method |
Fees are to be paid after an application is approved. Payment methods include - |
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