Get your temporary driving permit in Beijing.
By WoDriveChina · Updated
Renting a car in Beijing as a foreign visitor? Apply in person for a temporary Chinese driving permit, also called a provisional driving permit. Prepare your original license and Chinese translation before your Motor Office visit. Beijing’s application guide
Documents for a Beijing temporary driving permit
- A valid, full foreign driving license and a Chinese translation from a qualified agency in China or a notarized translation.
- Your passport or entry travel document, with your visa or stay/residence permit where applicable.
- Two recent 1-inch color photos with a white background.
For visa-free entry, Beijing accepts the travel document used to enter China. Its checklist excludes learner’s, temporary and probationary licenses. Official document checklist
Beijing Capital Airport, Daxing Airport or a city office?
Beijing lists Vehicle Management service stations at Capital International Airport and Daxing International Airport, alongside the main Motor Vehicle Administration Office and its branches. The government service center is another listed location. Beijing application locations
Choose an office that fits your arrival and rental plans. Check the office’s current service hours before travelling there, especially if your flight lands in the evening.
How much does the permit cost, and how long does it take?
The published permit fee is ¥10. Beijing allows up to 3 working days after accepting the application. For rented vehicles, apply where the rental company is located. Official fees, timing and application rules
Build the office visit into your itinerary before picking up the car. Your translation order covers the document and delivery; the permit fee is paid to the issuing office.
Chinese driving license translation delivered to your Beijing hotel
WoDriveChina arranges a certified, stamped translation of the front and back of your license. Delivery within China costs €25 total; delivery outside China costs €45 total.
After payment, we contact you on WhatsApp within 24 hours. Send your license photos, application city and delivery address. Once we have all required information and your go-ahead, preparation and dispatch take at most 3 days. Courier delivery follows.
Start with the temporary Chinese driving permit checklist, or see how IDPs and foreign driving licenses work in China.