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Obtaining a Hong Kong Driver's Licence

You can drive in on a foreign issued driver's licence for up to one year, after which you will need to apply for a Hong Kong driver's licence. The good news is that for many countries, a test is not required. All you need do is present your original valid licence along with your passport, the fee (900$HK at the time of writing) and you will be issued with a 10 year Hong Kong licence, providing:

Full details and a list of approved countries is at the official http://www.td.gov.hk/ website.

If your country is not on the approved list, you can still get a temporary licence entitling you to drive for three months while you arrange to take a local driving test.

See also: Vehicle Leasing | Owning a Car in Hong Kong

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