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International Driver's Licence Conversions
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Converting your international drivers licence to an Australian licence
International drivers licence holders are generally able to drive on Australian roads for a period of time. Your visa or residency status will determine how long you can use your international drivers licence for and whether or not you need to apply to convert your international drivers licence to an Australian drivers licence. The rules and conversion processes are different in each state of Australia.
Please select your state from the tabs below to learn more about the rules and conversion steps.
How do I get started?
The process for converting your licence is easy and only takes a few steps.
Converting your international drivers licence to a NSW licence
1Have your documents and ID ready
- Your overseas licence (and a translation if not in English)
- Your proof of Australian permanent residency or NSW
- Two pieces of documentation to prove your identity as required by the NSW Government
2Pass an eyesight test
All drivers must meet eyesight standards for driving, and even if you have previous experience of driving overseas you will be required to undergo an eyesight test to prove that you meet the Australian standards.
3Complete a medical test (if required)
If you have a medical condition that may impact your ability to drive, you may be required to complete a medical test to assess your fitness to drive.
4Pass a Driver knowledge test
You may be required to pass a Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) as part of the process. If you do not convert your licence within 3 months of obtaining your Australian residency, you may be required to undertake the test as part of gaining your Australian customer permit. We have a resource available for you to practice the DKT for free.
5Pass a driving test
You may be required to pass a driving test as part of the process. If you do not convert your licence within 3 months of obtaining your Australian residency, you may also be required to undertake a driving test.
6Pay the relevant licence fees
As part of the conversion process you will be required to pay relevant administrative fees each time you sit a test or submit an application.
For further information please contact your local roads authority or visit Service NSW.
Find your driving instructor now ›Detailed VIC conversion process — please check Service Victoria for current requirements.
Detailed QLD conversion process — please check Department of Transport & Main Roads.
Detailed WA conversion process — please check Department of Transport WA.
Detailed SA conversion process — please check Service SA.
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Incredibly patient and a brilliant teacher. She made the trickier manoeuvres feel simple, gave me clear tips, and I'd recommend her to anyone wanting to learn safely.
Layla
So professional and genuinely kind. He always knew exactly what I needed to work on next and tailored each lesson to it. Converting my overseas licence was stress-free.
Bilal
Excellent at adapting to how I learn. He focused on the practical skills I needed for local roads and kept me encouraged the whole way through. Really pleased with my progress.
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