Can a Chinese Driver's License Be Exchanged for an International Driver's License?

[LucasDella]

Holders of a Chinese mainland driver's license cannot exchange it for an international driver's license because mainland China has not joined the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic. Overview: The motor vehicle driver's license examination is an official driving skills test conducted within the territory of the People's Republic of China to obtain legal permission to drive motor vehicles. Upon passing the exam, the corresponding class of license is issued. Additional Information: The Ministry of Public Security of China has published the revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" on its official website. According to these regulations, the content and passing standards for the driver's license examination will be unified nationwide. On May 10, 2021, the Ministry of Public Security held a press conference to announce 12 convenience measures under the "I Do Practical Things for the People" initiative, which deepens the reform of "streamlining administration, delegating power, improving regulation, and upgrading services" in public security and traffic management.