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Can Hong Kong / China Driving license switch into Canada Driving license ?

kkbaggio

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I have both Hong Kong and China Driving license, do I need to take extra exam after I landed in Canada? Can I switch to Canada Driving license while I'm still applying my PR but when I am waiting in Canada? Thanks a lot!
 

steaky

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Yes, you need to pass the knowledge test to get a Learner's License and then a driving test to get the full license if you hold the out-of-country license for at least 2 years.
 

kkbaggio

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steaky said:
Yes, you need to pass the knowledge test to get a Learner's License and then a driving test to get the full license if you hold the out-of-country license for at least 2 years.
I have my driving license for more than 10 years, so you are saying that no matter what I need to take the driving test again???? OMG I cannot just switch?
 

steaky

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kkbaggio said:
I have my driving license for more than 10 years, so you are saying that no matter what I need to take the driving test again???? OMG I cannot just switch?
I know it sucks!. Only some other countries can exchange their out-of-country license.
 

kkbaggio

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any link that I can get reference like what countries can just switch their license into Canada driving license? Thanks!
 

steaky

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http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/moving-bc/moving-dl/other_most
 

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kkbaggio said:
I have my driving license for more than 10 years, so you are saying that no matter what I need to take the driving test again???? OMG I cannot just switch?
Different countries have different rules! :)
 

Leon

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Your country has to have an exchange agreement with Canada for you to be able to exchange your license.
 

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Here is one from Ontario:
www.drivetest.ca/EN/licencing/Pages/Out-of-Country-Drivers.aspx
 

kkbaggio

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09-08-2013
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File Transfer...
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Med's Done....
14 May 2013
Passport Req..
9 Aug 2013
VISA ISSUED...
7 Nov 2013
LANDED..........
23 Nov 2013
any website for BC please?