Exchange a Chinese driving licence
Check a possible exchange route and prepare documents for RDW review.
Initial route check
This tool specifically concerns mainland Chinese driving licences. It is not a general check for licences from other countries.
1. Do you personally have a valid 30% ruling approval?
2. Did you live in China for at least 185 days in the year you obtained your licence?
This is preparation, not an RDW decision. Family-member arrangements and previously held Dutch licences may provide other routes. Non-EU/EFTA exchanges involve a CBR health declaration as well as licence, residence and BRP conditions. Official RDW conditions · Checked 16 September 2026.