Buying Cars and Applying for Driving Licences in the Mainland
Through the case of a Hong Kong resident buying a car in the Mainland, the short video highlights common issues about buying cars in the Mainland and provides information on the usual registration procedures for new and second-hand cars, and direct issue of driving licences, etc.
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Any Hong Kong residents holding a valid Hong Kong driving licence can apply for the direct issue of the Mainland driving licence for private car from the Guangdong Public Security Department. The applicant must apply in person at the licensing counter of any of the designated Vehicle Control Offices in Guangdong Province and undergo body check at qualified medical institutes in Guangdong Province. For details of the application requirements, applicant may contact the Guangdong Transport Safety Integrated Service Platform at 86-Area Number-12123 or the Government hotline at 86-Area Number-12345 or obtain the latest information from websites of Traffic Police in respective areas.
Hong Kong residents who meet the conditions (including those on age and health conditions, etc.) prescribed by the Ministry of Public Security under the State Council may make a first application for driving licence in the Mainland. Applicants should bring along the following to the Vehicle Management Station at their place of residence or stay:
- an application form for a driving licence of motor vehicle;
- original and duplicate copies of Hong Kong and Macao Residents Entry and Exit Permit or Home Visit Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents;
- a medical examination report issued by a medical institution at or above the county (district) level in the Guangdong Province;
- twelve recent photographs used for driving licence (one inch of full frontal face without headdress; in colour with a plain white background; 32mm×22mm; the head taking up around two-third of the photo length; and prescription glasses should be worn for people with eyesight problems), and confirmation of submission of digital photos for Guangdong Province’s motor vehicle driving licence.
For enquiries, please call the Vehicle Management Station in the Guangdong Province: (86 20) 8311 1536
Details can also be found on the integrated service management platform on traffic safety of the Traffic Management Bureau of Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department:
The Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme has been open for application from eligible Hong Kong private cars since 1 June 2023. Approved Hong Kong private cars are allowed to travel between Hong Kong and Guangdong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) starting from 1 July. The scheme provides a convenient way for Hong Kong citizens to self-drive to Guangdong via the HZMB for business, visiting families or sight-seeing on a short-term basis. For application guide and latest information, please visit the website on the “Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles” scheme of the Transport Department of the HKSAR Government