Driving in HK
 

Hey guys. Is an international driving permit needed for me to drive my friend's car in HK?

Do car rental places ask for them?

Thanks

If you're there for less than 30 days then you can use the BC license. And if you're in an english friendly country, it's also fine.

If you were in a country with less english, you need to get an int'l license. Int'l licenses last 1 year, and you can do a super smile showing all your teeth on your picture..

U can also just go into a DMV branch n get a hkdl with ur bcdl
It's a direct swap
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Any car rental places in Hong Kong? How would insurance work, since ICBC only covers anywhere in Canada and USA.

If you live in Quebec, their coverage is worldwide. :suspicious:

it takes about a week to process, cost $900 HKD and you got to be a HK resident

if he is just travelling to HK for a short time, I don't see how its worth it

no u dont have to be a hk resident

You are wrong, you have to be a HK resident. Your HK driving license shows no picture and it is linked with your HKID. If you are not a resident, you won't have a HKID card and thus cannot get a drivers license.

If you are a tourist or even a resident on a working visa that is less than 1 year, you can use your Canadian DL to be used in HK without an international driving permit. It has to be in English and seeing you have a BCDL, it will be ok.

Thanks guys. Appreciate the info.

driving in hk is a paaain

If you're a tourist to HK, for a short period of time...you can drive in Hong Kong "on the strength of" your Canadian DL.

Question is, would you be then be required to carry around your Canadian passport at all times to go alongside your BCDL?

You are legally required to carry around your Canadian passport at all times whether you are driving or not. Whether you actually do and the chances of getting caught is a different thing.

What happens when you show them a BCID and a HKID together :D

If that is the case, and assuming you are a resident of HK, your BCID would not be valid as you would need a HK driver's license. The only way you can use your BCID is if you are a visitor of HK for less than 12 months and if that is the case, you would not have a HKID.

Transport Department - Driving in Hong Kong for Overseas Driving Licence Holders