Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the application?
Aug 4th 2016, 12:30 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
A friend of mine just used the HK license to quote driving insurance & was expensive. She decided to apply the UK license straight away even don't have 180 days.
Was the OP off work due to Typhoon Nida?
Your wife can drive in the UK using her Hong Kong driving licence or Hong Kong issued International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to a year. However, I would suggest your wife to get an International Driving Permit from the Hong Kong Transport Department before coming to the UK -
http://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/com...lable_eng_.pdf
The cost of an IDP is low and it would make life a lot easier for driving in mainland Europe.
Your wife can drive in the UK using her Hong Kong driving licence or Hong Kong issued International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to a year. However, I would suggest your wife to get an International Driving Permit from the Hong Kong Transport Department before coming to the UK -
http://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/com...lable_eng_.pdf
The cost of an IDP is low and it would make life a lot easier for driving in mainland Europe.
Aug 4th 2016, 12:34 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
It should be the person who require visa to enter UK
Aug 4th 2016, 1:46 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
Do you know if Australians have to switch their licences over? We once tried to insure my husband on my mum's car and it was really expensive but not sure if that was only because he didn't have any no claims in the UK?
Aug 4th 2016, 3:08 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
Aug 4th 2016, 9:09 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
No point waiting to exchange your driving licence if you plan to insure a car in the UK - much cheaper to exchange straight away.
Aug 5th 2016, 1:22 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
My wife is planning to learn to drive in Hong Kong. Once she passes she is issued with a Probationary license which she can exchange to a full HK license after 12 months.
If she gets this license in June 2017 and then we move to the UK, can she drive on that license in the UK or exchange for a full UK license?
I read that you can drive on it for three years then exchange but not clear.
Thank you
If she gets this license in June 2017 and then we move to the UK, can she drive on that license in the UK or exchange for a full UK license?
I read that you can drive on it for three years then exchange but not clear.
Thank you
Aug 5th 2016, 3:00 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
Not sure about provisional license but full license can certainly exchange for a GB license.
Passing driving test in one time in HK isn't easy. Since she hasn't learnt to drive yet, maybe taking the driving test in UK is another option. Easier to pass & take shorter time.
Passing driving test in one time in HK isn't easy. Since she hasn't learnt to drive yet, maybe taking the driving test in UK is another option. Easier to pass & take shorter time.
My wife is planning to learn to drive in Hong Kong. Once she passes she is issued with a Probationary license which she can exchange to a full HK license after 12 months.
If she gets this license in June 2017 and then we move to the UK, can she drive on that license in the UK or exchange for a full UK license?
I read that you can drive on it for three years then exchange but not clear.
Thank you
If she gets this license in June 2017 and then we move to the UK, can she drive on that license in the UK or exchange for a full UK license?
I read that you can drive on it for three years then exchange but not clear.
Thank you
Aug 5th 2016, 3:27 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
Thanks. My wife is thinking if learning in Chinese will be easier for her.
Not sure about provisional license but full license can certainly exchange for a GB license.
Passing driving test in one time in HK isn't easy. Since she hasn't learnt to drive yet, maybe taking the driving test in UK is another option. Easier to pass & take shorter time.
Passing driving test in one time in HK isn't easy. Since she hasn't learnt to drive yet, maybe taking the driving test in UK is another option. Easier to pass & take shorter time.
Aug 5th 2016, 3:34 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
Aug 6th 2016, 7:38 am
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Re: Planning to return to the UK in July 2017 - When do I need to start the applicati
https://www.gov.uk/driving-test/what-to-take
You can still take a friend with you, but that person can only observe and follow rules set by the DVSA.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-fo...-driving-tests
This is the reason for the change in the rules -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...ngham-23325612
Last edited by HKG3; Aug 6th 2016 at 7:46 am. Reason: Additional information
Aug 20th 2016, 4:16 am
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Thank you
