Drive Legally in China in 15 Minutes — Zero Written Exams
Foreign tourists entering China on 30-day Visa-Free, 240-Hour Transit, or Tourist/Business Visas (L/M) are 100% exempt from the Subject 1 written exam and hospital medical check. Claim your official paper Temporary Driving Permit (临时机动车驾驶许可) right at the airport arrivals hall.
China did not sign the 1949/1968 Conventions. Driving with only an International Driving Permit incurs a ¥2,000 fine.
Present your Home License + Chinese Translation at the airport police desk to get your permit in 15 mins.
Policy Note: Applies to 38+ unilateral visa-free countries (Europe, Australia, SG, JP, KR, etc.).
Select Your Arrival Airport & Check Counter Location
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
上海浦东国际机场 · Terminal 1 & Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall
T2 Arrivals, Walkway towards Metro/Maglev, Traffic Police Foreign Drivers Service Station (浦东机场境外人员驾驶许可服务点)
09:00 - 17:00 (Daily including weekends)
+86-21-6834-0114
“您好！请问【上海浦东国际机场 · 境外人员临时驾驶许可交管服务站】怎么走？”
Location Hint: T2 Arrivals, Walkway towards Metro/Maglev, Traffic Police Foreign Drivers Service Station (浦东机场境外人员驾驶许可服务点)
Interactive Document Checklist
Tick off each item before boarding your flight to Shanghai:
How to Claim Your Permit Upon Landing (15 Mins Total)
Print License Translation
Use our free DMV translation generator to print your standardized Chinese driver license translation on A4 paper.
Walk to Airport Police Desk
After clearing customs and baggage claim, head to the Traffic Management Service Station (交管服务站) in the arrivals hall.
Sign Health Self-Declaration
Hand over your passport, home license, translation, and two 1-inch photos. Sign the 1-page health declaration (no doctor exam).
Pay ¥10 RMB & Pick Up Rental
Pay ¥10 RMB via Alipay, WeChat Pay, or cash. Receive your stamped Temporary Driving Permit on the spot and pick up your rental car!