Chinese Driver's License Services in Beijing

Temporary driving permit is issued to foreigners who have a valid foreign driving license, and hold a valid China visa with a permitted stay of less than or equivalent to 90 days. The valid period of the temporary driving permit corresponds to the permitted stay stated on the applicant’s visa. ‘International Driving Permit’ is not accepted for the China temporary driving License.

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Document required by our service:

1. Valid ID

• Passport with a Residence Permit issued in Beijing (with a validity of less than or equivalent to 90 days) OR
• Passport with a China Visa (with a permitted stay of less than or equivalent to 90 days)

2. Valid foreign driver’s license

3. Registration Form of Temporary Residence issued by a local police station in Beijing (with a validity of less than or equivalent to 90 days)

4. Four 1-inch color photos with white background

Limitation: Temporary Chinese Driver's License will allow you to rent a car to drive in Beijing, instead of buying a car under your name!

If you have a valid foreign driver’s license with other required documents, you may convert it into a Chinese driver’s license with the corresponding type of vehicle(s) as listed on your foreign driver’s license by passing the relevant test(s).
If applying to drive large-size passenger vehicles more than 9 seats, you need to book a road test; The theory test is computerized and available on every week. Language versions are available in English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.
The tests can be re-sat once. If the testee fails the test twice, he/she has to re-apply. The practical test must be reserved 20 days later, within validity period of ‘Driving Test Permit’, any test that was passed serves as the applicant’s current status.

Document required for the conversion by our service:

1. Valid ID

• Passport with a Residence Permit (with a validity of more than 90 days) issued in Beijing, Registration form of Temporary Residence issued by a local police station in Beijing OR
• Passport with a China Visa (with a permitted stay of more than 90 days) and Registration Form of Temporary Residence issued by a local police station in Beijing (with a validity of more than 90 days)

2. Valid foreign driver’s license
3. Health certificate issued by an approved hospital
4. Four 1-inch color photos with white background

Document required by our service:

1. Valid ID

• Passport with a Residence Permit (with a validity of more than 90 days) issued in Beijing, Registration form of Temporary Residence issued by a local police station in Beijing OR
• Passport with a China Visa (with a permitted stay of more than 90 days) and Registration Form of Temporary Residence issued by a local police station in Beijing (with a validity of more than 90 days) OR
• For employees of foreign embassy, consulate and international organization’s China office: valid identification document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of P.R.C.

2. Valid China driver’s license
3. There 1-inch white background color photos for renewal, A 1-inch white background color photo for reviewing

Processing time: two working days

Replacement is available for the China driver’s license in case of loss or damage.

Document required by our service:

1. Valid ID

• Passport with a Residence Permit (with a validity of more than 90 days) issued in Beijing, Registration form of Temporary Residence issued by a local police station in Beijing OR
• Passport with a China Visa (with a permitted stay of more than 90 days) and Registration Form of Temporary Residence issued by a local police station in Beijing (with a validity of more than 90 days) OR
• For employees of foreign embassy, consulate and international organization’s China office: valid identification document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of P.R.C.

2. Two 1-inch white background color photo

Processing time: 1 working day

Getting Chinese Motorbike Driver's License is a little complex, so we explain details on another page - Get/Apply Chinese Motorbike License in Beijing

From the 1st Jan 2013, you will need to pass the written test in Chinese, in case of your foreign drivers license don't allow you to drive motorbike.

Please contact us for details.