Foreigners from any country who want to drive in China must apply for a driver license. International driver licenses and oversea driver license are not recognized because China has not signed the convention which created IDPS(International Driving Permits).

China Driver Licenses are valid in mainland China only. Residents from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan also need to apply for a China drivers license to drive in mainland China.

 

A.)The documents needed to apply China driver license for foreigners.

1) A copy of the passport main page
2) A copy of the valid Chinese visa
3) A copy of the latest entry stamp in your passport
3) A copy of both sides of overseas driving license
4) 8 one-inch color pictures with white background
5) Your Chinese name.

6) Height

7) Deposit:2000RMB

 

B.) The documents needed to apply china driver license for HongKong or Macao residents

1) A copy of both sides of HK or Macao ID

2) A copy of both sides of HK or Macao driver license

3) A copy of both sides of Visiting home card

4) Height

5) Deposit:1500RMB

 

Processing time: 15--20 working days( Macao Residents and Foreigners)

Processing time: 7 working days(Hongkong Residents)