Holders of overseas driving licences driving in Hong Kong

Holders of overseas driving licences wishing to drive in Hong Kong may do so by one of the following methods:

• Apply for the issuance of a full driving licence without taking the test.
• Apply for a provisional driving licence.
• Visitors to Hong Kong (i.e. persons who have arrived in Hong Kong but have not resided in Hong Kong for more than twelve months) may apply for a full driving licence without taking a test, provided they hold a valid overseas driving licence or an International Driving Permit.

Eligibility Criteria

Hold an overseas driving licence issued by one of the listed recognised countries (including China) or territories.

Overseas driving licences must:

• Remains valid or has expired for no more than three years.
• Issued upon successful completion of the relevant driving test in the issuing country or region.
• The category of vehicle applied for must be one authorised for driving by the country or local authority that issued the driving licence.

Complies with one of the following provisions:

• The licence was originally issued to you on any day during a period of not less than six months in which you resided in the issuing country or locality.
• Holding a licence in that recognised country or territory for not less than five years immediately prior to the application.
• Hold a passport or equivalent travel document issued by the country or locality that issued the licence.

• Hong Kong Identity Card (original and photocopy)
• Travel documents (e.g., passports) (original and copies)
• Regarding overseas driving licences (original and duplicate)
• Other relevant supporting documents (original and copies)
• Proof of current address (residential and correspondence address) Original or copy