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Driving in Hong Kong with a Philippines license

IDP Required

Yes — to drive in Hong Kong on an Philippines licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Philippines licence. Hong Kong expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisHong Kong recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskSelf-drive rental is limited; an IDP is required where available.

CarryCarry BOTH your Philippines national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.

Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25

Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)

FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits

Last verified June 2026Source: 1968 Vienna Convention

Get my IDP for Hong Kong Full Hong Kong guide

Philippine drivers need an International Driving Permit to drive or rent a car in most countries abroad. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Hong Kong

Drive on the left.
Seatbelts mandatory front and rear.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Tunnels and bridges carry tolls.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Hong Kong with a Philippines license?

Yes — to drive in Hong Kong on an Philippines licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Philippines licence. Hong Kong expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

What IDP format does Hong Kong accept?

Hong Kong recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my Philippines license?

Carry BOTH your Philippines national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.