TD launches International Driving Permit Self-service Kiosks to provide convenient application and same-day collection (with photos)

     The Transport Department (TD) today (December 28) launched International Driving Permit (IDP) Self-service Kiosks, one each at the Hong Kong Licensing Office and the Kowloon Licensing Office, for booking by the public, providing an additional and more convenient means for members of the public who plan to drive outside Hong Kong to apply for and collect the IDP.

Eligibility and appointment

     Starting from January 13, 2025, one Self-service Kiosk set up in the Hong Kong Licensing Office at United Centre, Admiralty and another in the Kowloon Licensing Office at the Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices will provide one-stop services for application and same-day collection of the IDP from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Members of the public holding a valid Hong Kong identity card and a Hong Kong full driving licence which is valid or has not expired for more than three years may now book an appointment via the online Appointment Booking System (www.gov.hk/en/residents/transport/drivinglicense/abs.htm) for using the Self-service Kiosk.

Application procedures

     Eligible persons with an “iAM Smart+” account equipped with the identity authentication and digital signing functions should bring along their address proof (issued not more than three months from application date) and visit the Self-service Kiosk at the Licensing Office concerned at the selected time slot. The IDP application procedures are as follows:
 

1. Perform identity authentication by “iAM Smart+”, and input application information;
2. Verify e-contact means and scan the address proof;
3. Take photo at the Self-service Kiosk;
4. Input mobile phone number to receive SMS notification on permit collection;
5. Perform digital signing by “iAM Smart+”; and
6. Make electronic payment and get the receipt.

Same day collection

     If the documents are in order, the IDP will be ready for collection within an hour at the designated counter of the same Licensing Office. Applicants will be notified by the TD via SMS.

     The current applications via the GovHK’s website or submission of paper application form (form TD51) over the counter at the Licensing Offices in person, through drop-in boxes and by post remain unchanged. For online or postal applications, if the application details are in order, the TD will mail the issued IDP to the applicant by registered post within 10 working days.

     A spokesman for the TD said, “The IDP Self-service Kiosk is still under pilot operation. The TD will review the effectiveness in a timely manner and consider further extension of Self-service Kiosks when necessary.”

     The public may refer to the TD’s website for details of IDP application and the pilot service.

Ends/Saturday, December 28, 2024

Issued at HKT 15:30

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