What To Bring To Your Appointment
- Your current overseas licence in English or translation and/or your International driving permit.
- Your original evidence documents to prove your identity.
- A complete licence or learner permit application.
- Correct amount of money for the licence fees.
How do I transfer my international driver’s license to Australia?
- Step 1: Getting your overseas driver’s licence recognised.
- Step 2: Find out what tests you will need to undertake.
- Step 3: Prepare proof of identity, verification of documents and photographs.
- Step 4: Submit the application in person: Overseas driver’s licence.
- Step 5: Undertake required tests: Overseas licence.
Is international license valid in Victoria?
If you’re visiting Victoria for less than six months you can drive on your overseas driver licence provided it is valid and current. If you’ve been living or will be living in Victoria for six months or more you’ll need to convert your overseas licence or permit to a Victorian licence.
How do I transfer my license to Victoria?
You won’t need to convert your interstate driver licence.
You can drive in Victoria using your interstate driver licence or interstate learner permit. When using your interstate licence to drive in Victoria, all the road rules and laws apply to you.
How do I verify my overseas license in Victoria?
Book an appointment with Vicroads to verify your overseas licence. The appointment can be booked on the VicRoads website or by calling 131171 or visiting your local Vicroads office.
How long is an international drivers Licence valid in Australia?
12 months
An IDP is sometimes referred to as an international driving licence and is valid for 12 months. The IDP is not a standalone document – you need to carry your Australian driver licence with you at all times.
How long can you use a foreign driving licence in Australia?
Most Australian states and territories allow visiting drivers to drive indefinitely on their overseas licence as long as it is current. If your overseas licence ceases to be valid, you may be eligible to apply for an Australian licence.
Can I buy a car with international driver license in Australia?
Yes. You can buy a car in Australia with an international driver’s licence. You don’t need a driver’s licence to buy a car in Australia.
Which countries can I drive with international driving license?
List Of Countries Recognising International Driving Permit
| Afghanistan | Curacao (Netherlands Antilles) | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Estonia | Kuwait (1) |
| Barbados (1) | Fiji | Krygyzstan |
| Belgium | Finland | Laos |
| Belize | France & French Monaco | Latvia |
How long does it take to get a Victorian drivers licence?
compulsory 120 hours of logged supervised learner driving experience. a minimum 12 month learner permit period. a challenging on-road driving test. a two stage probationary licence – P1 (minimum one year) and P2 (minimum three years)
What do I need to bring to convert my license?
Your original valid driving licence and a photocopy of your driving licence (if your driving licence is not in English, please bring along your International Driving Permit or an official translation of your driving licence in English) One recent matte passport-sized photograph of yourself against a white background.
How much does it cost to get a driver’s license in Victoria?
Driver licence fees
| Type of licence | 3 years | 10 years |
|---|---|---|
| New, reissue* or renewal For full or P2 probationary licences | $85.50 | $292.80 |
| New, reissue* For P1 probationary licences | N/A | N/A |
| Free Licence Scheme For eligible drivers under 25 | Free | N/A |
Can I drive without my license on me Vic?
Compulsory carriage requirements. Some people are legally required to always carry their driver licence and/or learner permit when driving or in charge of a motor vehicle in Victoria. These drivers must be able to produce their licence and/or permit at the request of Victoria Police or an enforcement officer.
Can I drive with expired international license in Australia?
You must carry your licence documents at all times when driving and produce these and your passport to police on request. You must not be disqualified from driving in any country. If your overseas licence expires while you are in Australia, you must get an Australian licence.
Can international license be suspended in Australia?
Your overseas license must be current. You can’t have been disqualified from driving anywhere in the world. Your license can’t be suspended or cancelled. Your right to drive can’t have been withdrawn by the state.
What are the accepted forms of ID in Victoria?
Acceptable Category A documents
- Australian photo driver licence or learner permit photo card.
- Victorian marine licence photo card.
- Victorian firearm licence photo card.
- Victorian Security Guard/Crowd Controller photo card.
- Australian passport.
How much is an international drivers license in Australia?
$42.00 AUD
How much is an International Driving Permit? The cost of an IDP is $42.00 AUD (GST free). Additional costs may apply for postage and handling.
Can I extend my international driving Licence?
Unfortunately there are no extensions available at this time.
How long can you drive on a international license?
IDPs are valid for 1 to 3 years depending on the type of IDP required for your destination country. A 1968 IDP is valid for 3 years or until the expiry of your driving licence, whichever is sooner.
What is the longest distance you can drive in Australia?
Great Northern Highway — 3195km
Thus brings us to the longest drive in all of Australia — the longest most remote paved road in the world, Great Northern Highway.
Can you have 2 Licences in Australia?
Drivers throughout Australia may only hold one licence to drive. If you are applying for the grant of a Western Australian driver’s licence, you must surrender your existing Australian driver’s licence under the national ‘one person one licence’ principle.