Malaysia Driving License to Hong Kong Driving License

I submitted my application on 12 January 2026 (Monday). Here was my personal experience

1. On 3 November 2025, I booked an appointment online. The appointment timeslots were released on 12pm and it was quickly booked within 5 minutes. I successfully made the appointment and the earliest I could book was 12 January 2026.
2. On 8 January 2026, I verified my e-contact method
3. On 12 January 2026, I arrived at Hong Kong Licensing Office according to appointment time
4. I submitted my application. The staff told me I could receive my license on the same day if I could wait for 3 hours. So I waited.
5. After 3 hours, my name is called and I paid HKD900 for the fees

Documents I brought:

• Malaysia Passport (Original and Photocopy)
• Hong Kong Identity Card (Original and Photocopy)
• Physical Malaysia Driving License (Original and Photocopy)
  • How To Print Your Physical Driving Licence At JPJ If You’re Travelling Overseas
• Proof of address
• Application form (Obtainable from Transport Department)

Important links:

• [Transport Department] Holders of Driving Licence Issued Outside Hong Kong to Drive in the City
• [Transport Department] Provide Verified E-Contact Means In Licence and Permit Applications to the Transport Department
• [Transport Department] Appointment Booking for Transport Department Licensing Office Service