• Are you eligible for Hong Kong Driving Licence? (Hong Kong Licence)

If you are aged 18 or above and have a driving licence issued in the Mainland which is valid or has been expired for not more than 3 years, you may apply for direct issue of Hong Kong driving licence without test.

• What Documents are required to apply for Licence? (Hong Kong Licence)

a. If applicable Original passport and Original Driving Licence
b. If sending your original passport don't forget to send the photocopy of passport with your signature or sign on a copy of one of your documents that you have sent.

• Can you exchange your Chinese licence to Hong Kong? (Exchange Licence)

Communication Link

• How many days, it takes for Hong Kong Driving Licence? (Hong Kong Licence)

Approximately 15 working days.

• Which other countries' driving licence can be exchaged to Hong Kong driving licence? (Hong Kong Licence)

(Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Falkland Islands, Hong Kong, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, India, Israel, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and USA)

These are some additional countries that you can exchange to Hong Kong Driving Licence.

If you are from any of these countries except Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea it is better that you first apply for Provisional Licence and then apply for Hong Kong licence as this will help the transition of applying from Hong Kong to GB.

• How much does it cost to convert Hong Kong licence to UK? (Exchange Licence)

£38

• How much time DVLA takes to process you licence? (Exchange Licence)

It normally takes between 3-4 weeks to process an application (Recently it went up to 3-5 weeks)

• Do photographs need to be verified? (UK Licence)

If you have been in this country for more than 2 years, you need to have your photograph verified by someone reliable as per DVLA guidelines unless you have a UK provisional licence or a Travel Document issued by the Home Office.

• Does it need to show passport? (UK Licence)

Passports are needed for the application unless you have a UK provisional licence or a Travel Document issued by the Home Office. (Documents will be sent back to you with your British driving license.

• What if I don't have passport to show? (UK Licence)

If you do not have passport, provisional licence or travel documents  See Appendix A for Further Details

• How can I drive straight away after getting Hong Kong Licence? (UK Licence)

If you follow our step by step guide you can drive as soon as you hand in your Hong Kong licence and your G.B licence is only a few weeks away from receiving it! As part of our service, at the time we send you your Hong Kong licence, you will get our 4 page information guide on what, how, and generally the best information available put in simple terms for you to complete the transition from your Hong Kong licence to your G.B licence. This will include a:

• Booklet of Hong Kong Highway Code
• Bullet point guide for information on how to Exchange licences
• Sample picture of Hong Kong licence
• Simple, easy to follow guide on how to fill out the D1 application form
• Guide on how to fill out Recorded/Special delivery slips and prepaid envelopes
• Sample picture of DVLA acknowledgement receipt
• List of all local DVLA Offices and DVLA Enquiry contact details
• Covering letter to go with your application

What documents do you expect after GB Licence? (UK Licence)

GB Photocard Licence
GB Paper Counterpart
DVLA Slip (You don't need to keep this)

• If I've any enquiries for DVLA where I've to contact? (General Enquiry)

If you've any enquiry regarding your licence contact DVLA

• What can I do to registration a car? (General Enquiry)

You need to fill in the V62 form to register your car . Click here to get the form

• How can apply for my Tax Disc? (General Enquiry)

You need to go to Post Office with your Registration, Insurance and MOT documents.
Charges for Private / Light Goods Vehicles under 1549cc 12 months, £110.00 and 6 months, £60.50
For over 1549cc 12 months, £175.00 and 6 months, £96.25

• What If I lost my Tax Disc? (General Enquiry)

Fill form V20 it will cost you £7

• How much is the excise duty on vehicles? (General Enquiry)

Click here to see the Excise Duty on vehicle

Liability Clause: Information provided here is best to our knowledge and is for guidance purposes only. It is always recommended to check the accuracy of the information provided here for yourself at the official DVLA website (www.dvla.gov.uk) or other reliable sources. While Ambys Associated Services takes a lot of care to ensure that the information given here is accurate we cannot take responsibility for any inaccuracies. If you believe any of the information given here is inaccurate please email us and let us know.

• If my vehicle is off the road what should I do? (General Enquiry)

You need to complete V890 form to tell the DVLA that your vehicle is off the road or your vehicle could be liable to road tax. If your vehicle is off the road, it is important that your vehicle must be in private property or in a garage.

• How do I get refund on my tax disc? (General Enquiry)

You can get refund on your tax disc as long as you have atleast one complete calendar month left. Complete form V14