This article provides a guide that shows you how to become a driver in Hong Kong.

Check out the requirements and application procedures for obtaining driving licences for different vehicles. Application forms are available for download. You can also find out how overseas driving licence holders could apply for a temporary or full licence to drive in Hong Kong.

Check out the requirements and application procedures for obtaining the International Driving Permit.

Check out how to apply for a duplicate driving licence if your driving licence has been lost/destroyed.

Learn about the guidelines and information on renewal of driving instructor's licence.

Learn about the details and driving restrictions of the Probationary Driving Licence Scheme here.

Check out the fees of driving licensing services here.

Learn about the application requirements and procedures and other details about driving tests for commercial vehicles, including taxis, medium goods vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, public / private light buses, public / private buses, articulated vehicles or special purpose vehicles, and download application forms here. A list of driving test centres with addresses and telephone numbers is also available here.

Learn about the application requirements and procedures and other details about driving test for non-commercial vehicles, including private car, light goods vehicle, motorcycle and motor tricycle, and download application forms here. You can also find the list of driving test centres with addresses and telephone numbers.

Learn about how to apply for a repeater early test appointment for re-taking a failed road test for private cars, light goods vehicles, motor cycles, public light buses, public buses, medium goods vehicles, heavy goods vehicles or articulated vehicles.

You can find the information of designated driving schools with their addresses, enquiry hotlines and ways of application here.

You can find the name lists of Private Driving Instructors with contact numbers, types of vehicles taught, medium of instruction etc. here.

Check out how to renew your full driving licence online.

Find out how to check the validity of your driving licence online and authorise another person to check this information.  

Check out the requirements and procedures for making an appointment for application for driving licences related services and International Driving Permit.

Check out how to apply for new issue, renewal and addition of your driving instructor’s licence online.

Check out how to apply for duplicate of driving licence or driving instructor's licence online.

Check out how to apply for new issue and addition of your full driving licence online.

Check out how to apply for new issue, renewal and addition of your probationary driving licence online.

Check out how to apply for issue and addition of your learner’s driving licence online.

Internet options are available for multiple services, including application for or renewing of driving licences, booking of driving tests, making an appointment for driving licences related services, updating of address records and more.

Check out how to apply for International Driving Permit online.

Verify your E-Contact Means within three months before your submission of driving licence, vehicle licence and permit related application forms.

Using the E-Licensing Portal, you can manage your driving licences, vehicle licences and permits issued by the Transport Department (TD), set reminders for licences’ expiry and have quick access to your vehicle documents and TD’s other e-Services.