Is a residence permit required to learn to drive in Beijing?

[RuthLynn]

Now, temporary residence permits or residence permits are no longer required to obtain a driver's license. Article 19 of the new regulations implemented from April 1, 2016, clearly states that only an ID card and a medical certificate of physical condition need to be submitted to apply for a driver's license. The relevant regulations are as follows: 1. Order No. 139 of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China: "The Decision of the Ministry of Public Security on Amending the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses'" has been adopted at the executive meeting of the Minister of Public Security and is hereby promulgated, effective from April 1, 2016. 2. Article 18: An applicant for a motor vehicle driver's license shall submit an application to the vehicle management office in accordance with the following provisions: (1) Those residing in their registered permanent residence shall apply at the location of their registered permanent residence; (2) Those residing outside their registered permanent residence may apply at their place of residence. 3. Article 19: For the first-time application for a motor vehicle driver's license, an application form shall be filled out and the following documents shall be submitted: (1) The applicant's identity proof; (2) A medical certificate of physical condition issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or by a military unit at or above the regimental level.

[VanLilah]

I just helped my cousin inquire about driving schools a couple of days ago, and getting a driver's license in Beijing has much lower thresholds now. The policy has been relaxed – no matter where your household registration is, you can enroll as long as you have your ID card. But friends with non-local household registration need to pay special attention: you must complete your residence registration in Beijing in advance. When I was handling procedures at Haidian Driving School, I saw that non-local students need to provide a rental contract or an original residence certificate issued by their employer. The staff also specifically reminded that the residence registration information must be valid for at least 6 months. When choosing a driving school, you can compare several options. The one I chose offers pick-up and drop-off services, which is quite convenient. Remember to study the 2000-question APP question bank for the theoretical exam in advance.