Mainland driving licence exemption for International Driving Permit (IDP) | Valid for 1 year
Hong Kong, China · Exemption-based issuance of a Hong Kong driving licence typically takes about 10 working days; after obtaining a valid full Hong Kong driving licence, the International Driving Permit application takes another 10 working days.
- Estimated timeline
- 10 working dayscounted from receipt of complete documents
- Key deliverable
- Full Hong Kong driving licence (upon approval of exemption from test)
- Packages
- Standard service
What you provide
- Original and copy of Mainland driving licence
- Proof of identity, passport/permit, and proof of Hong Kong address
- Photo meeting specifications
- Application documents for exemption from test for Hong Kong driving licence
- Information required to apply for an IDP after obtaining a valid full Hong Kong driving licence
- Original document verification and signed documents required by the Transport Department.
What you receive
- Full Hong Kong driving licence (upon approval of exemption from test)
- International Driving Permit issued by the Hong Kong Transport Department (upon obtaining a full Hong Kong driving licence and approval)
- Application and payment receipt
- Reminder on document validity period and applicable countries.
Service details
This service is for handling a Mainland driver's license exemption-based International Driving Permit (IDP) | valid for 1 year. The actual applicable conditions, processing standards and competent authority requirements will be confirmed by an advisor based on the application before acceptance.
Est. processing time
Exemption-based issuance of a Hong Kong driving license typically takes about 10 business days; after obtaining a valid full Hong Kong driving license, the International Driving Permit application takes another approximately 10 business days.
Prices follow the service listing. Where government approval or official review is involved, the outcome rests with the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.