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All visitors who plan to drive in Hong Kong must be driving on strength of their valid overseas driving licence or international driving permit (visitors mean that you arrive at Hong Kong other than to take up residence for a period not exceeding 12 months).

Yes, expats can drive in Hong Kong with a valid driver's license from their home country. However, they will need to obtain a Hong Kong driving license if they plan to stay in Hong Kong for an extended period.

Processing Time To be sent to applicants by registered mail within 10 working days from the date of receipt of application.

Applying for a Driving Licence You are required by law to undergo a 12-month probationary driving period before you can apply for a full driving licence.

You may book an appointment through Transport Department's Appointment Booking Service online or by calling the hotline at 3763 8080 to apply for an International Driving Permit at the designated counter of the seleted Licensing Office.

4.9 Driving Abroad with International Driving Permit The permit will be issued to you if you are a resident in Hong Kong and hold a valid Hong Kong full driving licence. Please note that the permit is valid for one year from the date of issue. IDP is issued in ance with the 1949 Convention.

The application fee for the International Driving Permit is $80. If applicants submit applications by post or via drop-in box, they should attach a cheque/cashier order made payable to either "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" or "The Government of the HKSAR" and crossed.

Once you turn 18, you can apply for a learner's licence for a fee of HK$548, which allows you to drive, as long as you are supervised by a licensed driving instructor. You can then sign up for the driving tests, which include a written test and practical road (driving) test.