Obtaining a Hong Kong Driver's License

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

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

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

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