[1000RR]

Hi guys, I have recently just moved back to the orient for good. I'm from Vancouver Canada by the way. I was wondering if you guys know where I can hire a driver that can both drive in Hong Kong and China. It would be for private use. Are there any websites or anything else I should be aware of?

Any help is much appreciated, THANKS!!

[wtbhotia]

are you just looking to hire a driver only or with the vehicle included in the hire.

[1000RR]

I'm looking at hiring just the driver. I have my own vehicle.

Many Thanks

[Skyhook]

So you have a vehicle in Mainland China and in Hong Kong, or do you have a Hong Kong vehicle with dual registration, and a cross border permit ?

If the later, you are one very fortunate person to have been given that rare ability, not something that foreigners would generally be eligible for, not unless $1.5million US of direct mainland investment was involved, or you are leasing a plate/permit from a 3rd party.

[1000RR]

vehicle with dual license. Thanks

[hktraveller]

Originally Posted by Skyhook

So you have a vehicle in Mainland China and in Hong Kong, or do you have a Hong Kong vehicle with dual registration, and a cross border permit ?

If the later, you are one very fortunate person to have been given that rare ability, not something that foreigners would generally be eligible for, not unless $1.5million US of direct mainland investment was involved, or you are leasing a plate/permit from a 3rd party.

Not exactly right. Buy a new appartment in Zhuhai for over 1 mio RMB and wait 2-3 years after application and you can get it. And every car can have 3 drivers. They can be everyone but a mainlander, and only the first driver in the list needs to hold a HK-ID. The only problem is that he/she will need a mainland driving license, which is not too difficult to pass (At least not 4 years ago when I did it in Shanghai). It took me a total of 2 hours, including reading the leaflet with the rules/laws.

[humanbeing]

Originally Posted by hktraveller

... he/she will need a mainland driving license, which is not too difficult to pass (At least not 4 years ago when I did it in Shanghai). It took me a total of 2 hours, including reading the leaflet with the rules/laws.

fill forms->Body check->Pay->Chinese driving licence in ur pocket

Direct issue of Mainland small vehicle and motorcycle driving licences takes effect Jan. 1:
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/2...22/1222099.htm

[PDLM]

Originally Posted by humanbeing

Direct issue of Mainland small vehicle and motorcycle driving licences takes effect Jan. 1:
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/2...22/1222099.htm

Indeed, took effect on Jan 1 2004.

[hemz88]

Originally Posted by hktraveller

Not exactly right. Buy a new appartment in Zhuhai for over 1 mio RMB and wait 2-3 years after application and you can get it. And every car can have 3 drivers. They can be everyone but a mainlander, and only the first driver in the list needs to hold a HK-ID. The only problem is that he/she will need a mainland driving license, which is not too difficult to pass (At least not 4 years ago when I did it in Shanghai). It took me a total of 2 hours, including reading the leaflet with the rules/laws.

could you share more info on how to get this done and any other info you many have (timing, pricing, validity, etc...) i have property in Guanzhou, and would be interested in applying.

thanks

[hktraveller]

Originally Posted by hemz88

could you share more info on how to get this done and any other info you many have (timing, pricing, validity, etc...) i have property in Guanzhou, and would be interested in applying.

thanks

It must be Zhuhai, and it must be a new property purchased and it must cost over 1 mio. RMB

Furthermore I am not sure if the rule is still in force. You would need to enquire in Zhuhai.