How to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
Transport DepartmentContents
- Countries / places that recognise the IDP issued in Hong Kong
- Eligibility for Application
- Validity
- Application Procedures
Countries / places that recognise the IDP issued in Hong Kong
Currently, more than 90 countries/places recognise the IDP issued in Hong Kong. You may check the list below to find out if the country / place that you intend to visit allow holders of IDP to drive or not.
List of countries / places (displayed in alphabetical order)
Eligibility for Application
You must meet ALL of the following requirements:
1. holding a HK identity card, and
2. holding a valid Hong Kong full driving licence (licence expired for not more than 3 years is also accepted)
Points to note: Holders of Probationary Driving Licence are not eligible for the application of IDP.
- An IDP is valid for one year from the date of issue, it can be used for multiple times within the validity period. The holder has to apply for a new one when it is expired.
Points to note: Applicants may apply for a new IDP at any time even the IDP is not expired yet.
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(Note) The Transport Department has implemented the queue ticketing system for driving licensing related services at four Licensing Offices. For international driving permit applications processing over the counter, if no prior appointment has been made online or by phone, applicants are required to obtain a same-day queue ticket on-site before using the counter services. Same-day queue tickets are distributed at 9am in the morning and 2pm in the afternoon on each working day.
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Documents Required |
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- File type: JPG or JPEG - File size: 5MB or below - Photograph size and requirements: new and recent photographs with plain background, size 40mm (W) x 50mm (L) taken full face without headwear - Image resolution: 600 dpi
- File type: JPG, JPEG, PDF - File size: JPG and JPEG - 5MB or below; PDF - 1MB or below - Image resolution: 600 dpi |
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$80 |
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