Visitors – defined as someone who does not plan to reside for more than twelve months – can drive on the strength of an overseas license or international permit. Otherwise you must apply for a Hong Kong Driving License. This is valid for ten years and issued to those aged eighteen and above. (Over 60s are issued with less than ten years’ validity and require a medical certificate.) You may be exempted from a driving test if your current license is from a country approved by the Hong Kong Government*.
Note: Licenses in a language other than English or Chinese will need to produce an officially certified translation.
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Australia |
Austria |
Bangladesh |
Belgium |
Canada | China |
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Denmark |
Finland | France | Germany | Iceland | India |
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Ireland |
Israel | Italy | Japan | Korea, Republic of | Luxembourg |
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Macau |
Malaysia | Netherlands | New Zealand | Nigeria | Norway |
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Pakistan |
Portugal | Singapore | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland |
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Republic of South Africa |
S.W. Africa | Taiwan | U.K. | U.S.A | |
For more information, please visit HK TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT website: https://www.td.gov.hk
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