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How to get a Chinese Driver's License?

Jul 12, 2025



How to exchange fora Chinese driver's license?


The photo shows that two foreign teachers from Wuhan Yangtze International School successfully obtained their Chinese driver's licenses at Wuhan Immigration Service Center.
Let's take a look at the specific materials and procedures needed for overseas driving license renewal!
Applicant  Requirements

Foreigners who have stayed or resided in China for more than 3 months can apply for a formal driving license in China out of necessity with an overseas driving license.


Application Materials
Material-1
Original and copy of passport or Foreign Permanent Resident IDCard
Material-2
Residence Permit, Accommodation Registration Form for Visitors from Overseas (Registration Form is not required for those who hold Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card).* Foreigners are permitted to stay for more than 90 days.
Material-3
Original and copy of Overseas Driving License
Material-4
A translated copy of the driving licence (stamped with the official seal of the translation company), a copy of the business licence of the translation company (stamped with the official seal) or a Chinese translation notarised by a notary public shall be provided for overseas  driving licences which are not described in Chinese.
Material-5

Physical examination report of the driver .


Q&A
Q:How many languages are provided in the driver's test? How long does the test last?
A: The driver's test is available in 15 kinds of languages,including English,French,Russian,Japanese,German,Korean,Arabic,etc.The text is limited to 45 minutes.
Q:How many points does it take to pass the subject 1 test? ? How many times can I take the exam? What if I fail the exam?
A: The driver's test is qualified if the score is more than 90 points.You are given 2 opportunities in a single appointment. If you fail the test twice, you need to pay again to apply for another appointment.
Q:Who can get the driving license without taking the test?

A:According to the agreements on mutual recognition and renewal of motor vehicle driving licenses signed between China and Belgium,the United Arab Emirates,France,Serbia and other countries,people holding the driving licenses of these four countries can renew their driving license without a test.


Tips
For those entering the country for a short stay, a temporary driving permit with a validity period of 3 months may be applied for;For those whose stay or residence period exceeds 3 months, a temporary driving permit with a validity period of no more than 1 year may be applied for.
Source:National Immigration Administration

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