If you need to convert a foreign driver’s licence into a Chinese licence in Xi’an or elsewhere in China, a matching Chinese translation is often part of the paperwork. Hanyi Translation in Xi’an prepares licence translations with a company stamp and a statement of translation. Whether the receiving desk accepts that format is decided by them — we confirm the intended use with you before quoting.
Typical requests
- Foreign licence into Chinese for local conversion or administrative filing in China
- Related ID pages or form fields that must match the licence spelling
Requirements differ by city and authority. Send the department name with clear photos of both sides of the licence so we can check layout before work begins. We do not issue an International Driving Permit, and we do not replace the traffic authority’s own process.
Four steps
- Send scans — front and back, all text readable.
- Confirm receiver — the city in China, vehicle administration office (车管所), or other receiving organisation that will read the translation.
- Assess and quote — we check names, classes and dates against the images.
- Deliver — reviewed translation; stamp and statement when needed; PDF and optional paper copy. Pickup is available in Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi’an, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with courier delivery available nationwide in China.
What we do not claim
A company stamp and statement of translation are not notarisation, apostille, or consular authentication. We do not guarantee acceptance by every authority. If you already have a checklist from the desk you will visit, share it — that reduces rework.
This English page is for foreigners converting a foreign licence into a Chinese licence. We do not cover translating a Chinese licence for use abroad on this page.
