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AUSTRALIAN DRIVER'S LICENSE TRANSLATION
Driving in China with your Australian licence?
Planning to drive in mainland China?
Mainland China does not recognise International Driving Permits, and an Australian licence on its own does not allow you to drive there. You need either a Chinese temporary driving permit or a Chinese driver's licence – and for both, the vehicle management office (车管所) asks for a Chinese translation of your Australian licence.
We provide NAATI certified English-to-Chinese translations of driver's licences from every Australian state and territory, covering both sides of the card – licence classes, conditions, card number and expiry date.
Please check with the local office before you order. China's rules require a Chinese translation issued by a translation agency or notarised by a notary office, and local offices apply this differently – some only accept translations from designated local agencies. Call 12123 (China's traffic management hotline) or contact the vehicle management office where you will apply, and confirm that they accept a translation done in Australia.
Based on China's Ministry of Public Security rules and local vehicle management office guides (checked November 2026). Rules may change, so always confirm with the local office.
Why choose MH Translation?
Highly Experienced
NAATI Translator
MH Translation has been providing NAATI-certified translation services in Australia for over 10 years.
We know Australian licences inside out: licence classes (C, LR, MR, HR, HC, MC, R), condition codes, provisional (P1/P2) status and card numbers – translated clearly into Chinese, with a translator's note where needed.
Our Services include:
Australian Car Licence Translation
Australian Motorcycle Licence Translation
Licences from all states and territories
Simplified Chinese (Traditional on request)
Ready for
Official Use
Each translation is signed and stamped by a NAATI certified translator, with the translator's certification statement and NAATI number.
Use it to apply for a temporary driving permit or to convert to a Chinese driver's licence at a vehicle management office in mainland China. Each local office decides what it accepts, so please check with them first.
We translate licences issued in:
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Queensland
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New South Wales
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Victoria
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Western Australia
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Australian Capital Territory
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Northern Territory
Easy Translation Process
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Email clear photos of the front and back of your Australian licence to us (info@mhtranslation.com.au) or send them via WeChat
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Make your payment ($49 AUD) and send us the payment confirmation
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An electronic copy of the translation will be emailed to you once it is completed (usually within 24 hours)
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Need a hard copy? We can post it to you. Regular post: +$10 AUD, arrives 3-6 business days after posting; express post: +$20 AUD, arrives 1-2 business days after posting.
Price for
Australian Driver's
License Translation
$49
(e-copy)
Hard copy by post:
+$10 regular post
+$20 express post
Fast
Delivery
Using your Australian licence in China
Short visits – temporary driving permit (临时机动车驾驶许可)
If you are visiting mainland China and want to drive, apply for a temporary driving permit at the local vehicle management office. Some cities also issue it at international airports.
The permit is valid for up to 3 months for short visits, or up to 1 year if you are staying longer than 3 months.
You will usually need your passport, your Australian licence with its Chinese translation, and two recent 1-inch colour photos with a white background. Short-term visitors applying for a car or motorcycle permit generally do not need a medical certificate.
Carry the permit and your Australian licence whenever you drive.
Living in China – convert to a Chinese driver's licence (境外驾驶证换领)
Foreign nationals holding a visa or residence permit for 3 months or more, and Chinese citizens who obtained their licence in Australia, can apply to convert their Australian licence to a Chinese driver's licence.
You will usually need to show that you stayed in Australia for at least 90 days in total within one year when the licence was issued (for example, passport entry and exit records). If you meet this, car licence holders normally only sit the theory test (Subject 1, 科目一). Otherwise, the full set of tests applies.
The licence must be a full, valid licence. Learner permits and temporary licences are not accepted, and a provisional (P-plate) licence may be refused – check with the office first. Some cities still accept a licence that expired less than 6 months ago.
Documents usually include your passport and visa or residence permit (or Chinese ID card for Chinese citizens), accommodation registration, a medical certificate, photos, and your Australian licence with its Chinese translation.
Renting a car in China
Car rental companies in mainland China generally require a Chinese driver's licence or a temporary driving permit. An Australian licence with a translation alone is usually not enough.
Before you order
Rules and accepted translations differ between cities. Please confirm the requirements with the vehicle management office where you will apply (hotline 12123) before ordering your translation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drive in China with an International Driving Permit?
No. Mainland China does not recognise International Driving Permits. You need a Chinese temporary driving permit or a Chinese driver's licence, and both require a Chinese translation of your Australian licence.
Will the office in China accept your translation?
It depends on the city. China's rules ask for a Chinese translation issued by a translation agency or notarised by a notary office. Some offices accept a NAATI certified translation done in Australia; others only accept translations from designated local agencies. Please check with the office where you will apply before ordering.
Simplified or Traditional Chinese?
We translate into Simplified Chinese for mainland China by default. Traditional Chinese is available on request.
Which sides of my licence do you need?
Please send clear photos of both the front and the back of your card. Licence classes, conditions and other details may appear on either side.
Can you translate my digital licence?
Please send photos of your physical card. Offices in China generally ask to see the original card when you apply.
How will my name be shown?
Your name is kept exactly as printed on your licence, so it matches your passport.
How do I send my licence to you?
Just email clear photos or scans of the front and back of your licence to info@mhtranslation.com.au, or send them via WeChat (825023204). You do not need to send us your original licence.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
An Australian driver's licence translation is $49 AUD for the electronic copy (PDF). In most cases, you will receive it by email within 24 hours.
Need a hard copy? Regular post is an extra $10 AUD (3-6 business days after posting); express post is an extra $20 AUD (1-2 business days after posting).
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