About the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles

Steps for applying for the Electronic Vehicle License in Hong Kong:

1. Prepare the required documents and submit the application to the Hong Kong Transport Department.
2. Register for the "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicle" information system.
3. Have the vehicle inspected and purchase insurance in Hong Kong.
4. Register with the Mainland China Customs and Border Inspection Department.
5. Collect the electronic vehicle license.

 

What's the application procedures and any conditions that need to fulfill? 

1. Applicants must hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card and Mainland Travel Permit (commonly called the “Home Return Permit”)
2. Applicants must have private car driving licenses from both Hong Kong and the Mainland
3. The applicant must be the registered owner of the relevant private vehicle
4. The vehicle must be a private vehicle not for commercial purposes
5. The vehicle must have 8 seats (including the driver’s seat) or fewer, and the length of the vehicle must not exceed 6 meters
6. The vehicle must have the relevant vehicle licenses of the two places (including the Closed Road Permit for Cross-Boundary Vehicles and the vehicle licenses)
7. The insurance requirements of both places must be met, including those relating to Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicle of the Mainland

About Liberty Drive to China Motor Insurance Product

Coverage of Liberty Drive To China Motor Insurance

Liberty Drive To China Motor Insurance comprises "Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicle" and "Commercial Third Party Liability Insurance)", and covers third party injury or property damage liability caused by accident in the Guangdong Province for which the insured and/or he or her authorized legal driver(s) are held liable for.

This Drive to China product is only applicable to Hong Kong motor vehicles entering and traveling within the territory of Guangdong Province, Mainland China via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. 

Existing individual policyholders at Liberty Hong Kong can purchase Liberty Drive To China Motor Insurance, and will not be required to purchase separate Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicle and Commercial Third Party Liability Insurance from insurers based in PRC. 

For further information on exclusions and applicable conditions to the policyholder(s) and the insured(s), please refer to the policy terms.

What is “Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicle”?

"Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicle" is a compulsory vehicle insurance coverage required by PRC for all vehicles in China. It covers third parties' (excluding the insured and passenger in the vehicle) injuries/death and property losses resulting from a car accident within liability limit stipulated by PRC regulation.

What is “Commercial Third Party Liability Insurance”?

“Commercial Third Party Liability Insurance" is a non-mandatory liability insurance which provides supplementary third-party liability coverage exceeding liability limits stipulated under Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicle, up to the liability limit level chosen by the insureds. Insureds can select various liability limit levels for Commercial Third Party Liability based on their needs.  

Does Liberty Drive to China Motor Insurance cover Own Damage?

No - If customers would like to obtain insurance coverage for own damage, please contact insurer or agent to extend your current comprehensive insurance coverage to Guangdong Province Car Loss/Damage protection.

Eligibility requirements for applying to Liberty Drive to China Motor Insurance

Only current individual motor insurance policyholders insured by Liberty International Insurance Limited (Hong Kong) are eligible for the Liberty Drive to China Motor Insurance.

Effective period of the Drive to China motor policy must be within the existing Hong Kong motor policy's effective period
(Note: 30-day policy and full-year 365-day policy are available)

According to the Quota-free Scheme for Hong Kong Private Cars Travelling to Guangdong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge ("the Scheme"), each applicant may designate no more than two drivers to drive the private car concerned between Hong Kong and Guangdong. When purchasing the Liberty Drive to China Motor Insurance, please ensure that the designated drivers on your application to the Scheme are included as Named Drivers in your existing motor insurance policy with Liberty International Insurance Limited.

Claims Servicing for Liberty Drive to China Motor Insurance Product

What to do after a car accident if I am a Liberty Drive To China Motor Insurance policyholder?

In the event of a traffic accident, please notify the insurance company and police immediately, and refrain from private settlements. For claims enquiries, customer can contact our 24-hours claims hotline +86-23-88292016 and WeChat Official Account Online Claims Service provided by Liberty China.

For more information, please visit Claims for Liberty Drive to China Motor Insurance.