A legal DRIVE in Hainan province for overseas motor vehicle drivers is POSSIBLE!
Overseas (including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) drivers entering for a short-term stay are eligible to apply for a temporary motor vehicle driving permit with a validity period of three months. If the period of stay exceeds three months, the validity period can be extended to one year.
WHERE to apply for the temporary driving permit?
▷ Online: https://hnslsjs.cn/ (Temporary Entry Motor Vehicle Driver Management Service System)
▷ In person: At Traffic Management Service Stations at Hainan entry-exit ports
▷ In person: At Local Vehicle Management Office of your selected residence
WHAT documents are necessary for the application?
☆ Passport or other valid entry & exit ID
☆ Foreign driver’s license with certified Chinese translation
☆ Two recent 1-inch color photos (white background, half-body, full-face, bareheaded)
COST for the temporary driving permit
10 yuan ($1.38) (Fees are subject to change. Consult official sources for the most current pricing.)
TIPS
• Make sure that all the materials are authentic and valid.
• Participants in organized tours, competitions, and other exchange activities are required to submit certification issued by the relevant Chinese authorities.