The summer vacation is approaching, and many foreign friends come ina  continuous stream to embark on their "China Travel" journey. However, a foreign  driver's license does not have direct legal effect within the territory of China  and cannot be used directly. So, what legal procedures do foreign friends need  to go through to obtain a Chinese driver's license in order to achieve legal  "driving freedom" within China? The following is an overview of the specific  materials required and the standardized procedures for replacing an overseas  driver's license with a Chinese driver's license。

Applicant Requirements：Foreigners who have stayed or resided in China for more than 3 months can  apply for a formal driving license in China out of necessity with an overseas  driving license.

Application Materials：Original and copy of passport or Foreign Permanent Resident IDCard；

Residence Permit, Accommodation Registration Form for Visitors from  Overseas (Registration Form is not required for those who hold Foreign Permanent  Resident ID Card).Foreigners are permitted to stay for more than 90 days；Original and copy of Overseas Driving License；A translated copy of the driving licence (stamped with the official seal of  the translation company), a copy of the business licence of the translation  company (stamped with the official seal) or a Chinese translation notarised by a  notary public shall be provided for overseas driving licences which are not  described in Chinese；Physical examination report of the driver .

For those entering the country for a short stay, a temporary driving permit  with a validity period of 3 months may be applied for;For those whose stay or  residence period exceeds 3 months, a temporary driving permit with a validity  period of no more than 1 year may be applied for.