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Ikbal
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Joined: May 27, 2007
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Location: Shanghai
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| alvineki wrote: |
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In my opinion, it's much easier by subway since it's a small walking distance. |
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computersolutions
Veejay
Joined: July 02, 2006
Posts: 2049
Location: Shanghai
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May 23, 2008 - 02:08 AM |
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Just doing my Motorbike licence (I already have a car licence, and apparently I need a motorbike licence to drive my soon to be repurchased LPG* / or the gas bike I bought yesterday with real licence but not quite legal inside the ringroad.)
Was told on the phone just to bring Passport and Drivers Licence, had the staff call 2 times to make sure thats all, as its in Xin Zhuang, and thats about 1hr from the office.
Get there, and of course, they need... something else - proof of address too.
Pleaded in Shanghainese, and they took pity, and used the Drivers Licence address.
So... bring your Red Resident Permit Book with you too. (from your employer).
Medical Checkup is done on the 3rd floor of the Dong Ming lu / Minhang place at the beginning of this thread.
1st floor, application - 60RMB
2nd floor - photo's and fill in the forms. (photo's included in the price)
3rd floor - get the medical (takes about 2 minutes for all the windows, the ladies are very nice and helpful).
Then off to the next place for the next forms.
I did the medical today, tomorrow I go back to somewhere closeby for some kind of chop, then I can go study how to drive a moped.
Apparently 3 lessons, and a assume you'll pass for rmb2500.
Car application is at same place, although last time I did mine somewhere near the border of Lu Pu Da Qiao in Puxi side.
As is typical with China, the offices are in the middle of nowhere, and asking for information nets different answers.
I'm one of the few people who likes to try to do this stuff as legally as possible, which can be hard in China with all the hoops to jump through, and regulations that change depending on whom you speak with.
*LPG was bought new, with licence in 2005. Stolen in 2005 also.
Unfortunately you can't just buy another one, you have to wait 1 whole year before you can use the licence again. Unfortunately the paperwork got lost, so had to re-report it stolen with the police, and wait another year.
Finally get to the end of the 2nd year, and go to get my licence, but they tell me I have to go to another place in boondocks, drive all the way out there, and they tell me, as my district is Putuo, but the bike was stolen in Puxi, I need to go... about 5 minutes from my apt. This after calling a few times to confirm, and make sure I have to go there.
Go there, hand in the paperwork, and they are like, ok, now wait a year.
Negotiating on that right now.
Gotta love China sometimes...
At least its better than when I did my car registration renewal this year - that took 3 days of driving around, and I still didn't get to change the address to the correct one.
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puhlease
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Joined: July 23, 2008
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July 24, 2008 - 02:59 PM |
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Where can I just buy one? |
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yu888
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Joined: Jan 25, 2003
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Location: ZhongShanParkArea SH
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July 24, 2008 - 03:10 PM |
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guess since that would be illegal, your post is a bit off-topic eh?  |
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BoShiDunRedSox
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Joined: July 07, 2008
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July 24, 2008 - 03:44 PM |
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I got my Chinese driver's license here in SH a couple of years ago, and after passing the "medical" exam and the MC computer test, I waited for 20 minutes and took the card home the same day. |
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crying_freeman
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Joined: Dec 31, 2004
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Aug 01, 2008 - 04:11 PM |
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I am lost here.
What do you mean by "So... bring your Red Resident Permit Book with you too. (from your employer"????? |
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aric
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Joined: Aug 10, 2008
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Aug 10, 2008 - 01:01 AM |
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hi there, I just moved to this town called Jiashan just outside shanghai. and no one i know locally can tell me exactly how i can get my driver's license. is there anyone that can help me with me?
1. Can i apply for the driver's license in Shanghai if my residence is in Jiashan?
2. I am working here with my Canadian nationality, but i also have the taiwanese ID and got my taiwanese driver's license from my canadian license. I heard it's much easier to get the chinese driver's license with the taiwanese license. Is that true? if so, does anyone know if i will need to get another residence permit with my taiwanese ID to apply for the chinese driver's license?
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computersolutions
Veejay
Joined: July 02, 2006
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Location: Shanghai
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Aug 14, 2008 - 01:04 PM |
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If you already have an existing licence, its relatively easy. You won't need to get another residence permit if its from a different country than the one you use to come here on.
You need to get it officially translated (which shouldn't be a requirement for Taiwanese licences, but this is China, so you never know), then take + pass a rather ridiculous 100 question multiple choice. Most of it is common sense, except for a few strange and incorrect question/answer pairs. Eg, on a flashing yellow light, they want you to drive through for the correct answer, rather than stop.
I have a scan of the test questions if anyone wants.
@crying_freeman - they need proof of address.
This is in your resident book that you will get with your employment stuff.
The red resident book with your address in it written in Chinese.
Back to the moped licence stuff: - The Saga continues.
Despite their best efforts ( the Xin Zhuang place neglected to give me a piece of paper with the health check that I was supposed to get, so I had to go do another one ), I managed to get the paperwork finally completed for the motorbike licence stuff.
I give all the paperwork, drivers licence, and passport to the application place, and three days later they come back with sorry, but your passport is different from when you registered the first time around in 2004, so you need to do it all again. Sigh.
Now I know the ropes, I managed to get all the paperwork redone in 2 days, get a test booking for the multiple choice, and pass within about 5 minutes of entering the exam. 99/100, the one I got wrong is the one they got wrong
All the paperwork is going back to the application place again today, and I'll get some lessons booked next week I think.
Actual cost for the motorbike / moped licence is RMB750.
Hopefully I won't have to do too many lessons, in the same way I didn't do that many lessons for my drivers licence... |
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bananaDan
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Joined: Dec 27, 2004
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Location: west side
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Oct 13, 2008 - 02:05 PM |
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I have a scan of the test questions if anyone wants.
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Can I get a copy of that? yaod824@gmail.com, much appreciated |
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D.ORiGiNAL
Barker
Joined: May 20, 2005
Posts: 162
Location: Shanghai
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Oct 16, 2008 - 12:05 PM |
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I heard the resident permit is not necessary anymore. Only the temporary one is fine. is that true? |
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yearningf
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Joined: Jan 18, 2008
Posts: 9
Location: jiangyin city, jiangsu
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Nov 14, 2008 - 03:07 PM |
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hi. could you email me a copy of that questionnaire. im taking a driving lesson and hopefully get my license in 2 months time when i pass the exam..
my email add: yearningf@yahoo.com
thanks! appreciate it! 
| computersolutions wrote: |
If you already have an existing licence, its relatively easy. You won't need to get another residence permit if its from a different country than the one you use to come here on.
You need to get it officially translated (which shouldn't be a requirement for Taiwanese licences, but this is China, so you never know), then take + pass a rather ridiculous 100 question multiple choice. Most of it is common sense, except for a few strange and incorrect question/answer pairs. Eg, on a flashing yellow light, they want you to drive through for the correct answer, rather than stop.
I have a scan of the test questions if anyone wants.
@crying_freeman - they need proof of address.
This is in your resident book that you will get with your employment stuff.
The red resident book with your address in it written in Chinese.
Back to the moped licence stuff: - The Saga continues.
Despite their best efforts ( the Xin Zhuang place neglected to give me a piece of paper with the health check that I was supposed to get, so I had to go do another one ), I managed to get the paperwork finally completed for the motorbike licence stuff.
I give all the paperwork, drivers licence, and passport to the application place, and three days later they come back with sorry, but your passport is different from when you registered the first time around in 2004, so you need to do it all again. Sigh.
Now I know the ropes, I managed to get all the paperwork redone in 2 days, get a test booking for the multiple choice, and pass within about 5 minutes of entering the exam. 99/100, the one I got wrong is the one they got wrong
All the paperwork is going back to the application place again today, and I'll get some lessons booked next week I think.
Actual cost for the motorbike / moped licence is RMB750.
Hopefully I won't have to do too many lessons, in the same way I didn't do that many lessons for my drivers licence... |
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freedelia
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Joined: Nov 27, 2006
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Nov 18, 2008 - 06:06 PM |
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Does anyone know what their office hours? Finally decided to start driving legally and planning to go apply tomorrow.
Thanks! |
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ErikSongjiang
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Joined: Nov 23, 2008
Posts: 2
Location: Songjiang
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Nov 23, 2008 - 07:09 AM |
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Hi all,
I have my European Driver lisence, my alien employment permit and my temporary registration form. Can I easily get my Chinese driver lisence for a car?
Living in Songjiang, but don't find out where to go to apply for it.
I don't speak yet enough chinese, but really want to drive our car.
Can somebody help me with it?
Hi computersolution, can you sent me the scan of the questions please?
Is it each time the same questions? (would be typical for this nice country)
thanks everybody in advance,
Erik |
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liewpk
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Joined: Dec 17, 2008
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Dec 17, 2008 - 11:12 PM |
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| computersolutions wrote: |
I have a scan of the test questions if anyone want. |
Hihi, I would like to get a copy too. Can you please send to this email address: liewpk@hotmail.com? Thanks  |
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edolis
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Joined: Sep 20, 2004
Posts: 307
Location: 上海， 静安
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Dec 20, 2008 - 10:16 AM |
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| I have a scan of the test questions if anyone want. |
Hi computersolutions, the same for me. Can you please email to edoliscom@yahoo.it?
Has anyone got a clue of where I could have my Italian Driving licence translated??
Many thanks
ED |
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wuzup
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Joined: Jan 06, 2009
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Jan 07, 2009 - 01:59 PM |
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My work permit is in shanghai, we are more at the wuxi office, can i do my drivers test in wuxi or do i need to go to shanghai if all my documents are registered there? |
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8lrr8
Wonder Wit
Joined: Oct 14, 2004
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Jan 07, 2009 - 02:54 PM |
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| wuzup wrote: |
| My work permit is in shanghai, we are more at the wuxi office, can i do my drivers test in wuxi or do i need to go to shanghai if all my documents are registered there? |
u need to take the test in the city your visa was approved in. |
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computersolutions
Veejay
Joined: July 02, 2006
Posts: 2049
Location: Shanghai
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Jan 07, 2009 - 03:34 PM |
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Expat-Service
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Joined: Jan 10, 2009
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Jan 16, 2009 - 10:18 AM |
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skyline5k
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Joined: Sep 06, 2004
Posts: 10033
Location: is behind you with a knife O_O
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Jan 23, 2009 - 05:37 PM |
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Today, I went to 66 East Nanjing Road 702-4, Business name, don't know offhand, but they're one of the official translation services. They translated my license on the spot for 50 RMB.
Just an FYI is all. |
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mykonso
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Joined: Feb 15, 2009
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Feb 18, 2009 - 10:51 PM |
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Hi, does anyone know whether can a Multiply Journey Biz Visa holder converts to a Chinese licence? The maximum duration stay for my visa is 3 mths and I was told that you will need to have a visa to stay beyond 3 mths before you can convert to a Chinese licence, anyone has any info on that? |
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ChinaTong
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Joined: Feb 12, 2009
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Feb 19, 2009 - 09:37 PM |
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Hi, new to this site, just wanted to share my experiences with everyone since I just went through the process last week.
Went to QinChun Lu #179 (02164987070) located in the Minhang District. The driver's license conversion is in bldg 8 second floor room 200. You'll have to do a few things before you can get your scheduled time slot for the test.
1) Get a translated copy of your DL. I was lucky and the woman in room 200 window 2 performed the DL translation for me for free.
2) Go to bldg 12 and get the following done. Photocopy of DL, Passport data page, resident license page
3) Take these copies and the translated DL to the windows in the rear of the room and pay 40 RMB for pics. They will give you a application form already populated with your info
4) give your receipt to the person operating the photo room on the left side of the room, take your pics
5) pic up your pics at the window next to the photo room
6) Go to the medical exam area through the opening on the right side of the room. Pay 60RMB. Fill out 2 forms affix photos and hand to the nurse. Let the assembly line physical begin. Don't worry, you'd have to be a blind, deaf leper to not pass
7) Take all the paperwork back up to room 200. They will ask if you want the test in English or Chinese and then schedule a date. Mine was 5 days from my initial visit. They will give you a test booklet with the exact questions that will be on the exam.
Tips:
1) Bring a Chinese speaker with you, it will make the process much smoother including filling out the medical forms
2) Be ready to provide a Chinese name as they will not accept a foreign name on the Chinese DL
3) When taking the test beware that the ABC keys are CBA from top to bottom
My Docs:
1) USA passport
2) Shanghai Residence License
3) USA DL
4) Valid Shanghai Work Permit
After passing the test they will issue a packet to you. Go downstairs to pay 55RMB for the license. Go back upstairs to the large waiting room and had your packet and receipt to the guy at window 16. They will give you a numbered ticket, wait for them to call your number. you will get your 6yr license about 30min later.
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underh20
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Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Feb 19, 2009 - 11:43 PM |
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^ Wonderful step-by-step guide! |
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tihZ_hO
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Joined: Feb 17, 2004
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Location: Shanghai / Jakarta
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Feb 20, 2009 - 03:26 AM |
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I agree! This ought to be clipped and posted as a sticky... |
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kuntryman47
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Feb 26, 2009 - 02:36 AM |
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| ^ Wonderful step-by-step guide! |
Nice out line. I am in Nanning,China and I been trying to get mine for the past year. They have the English test here but no English book to study with. From what I am reading is where you are it is different they give you the book to study. Nanning has nothing but a 100 question test. And cost you 100 REMB each time you try to take it. I was hoping to find some one that has a English book or CD I can study. I have the 2004 English book but it is to old the question are not the same now. david_duncan_sr@yahoo.com |
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