CONVERT YOUR LICENCE WITH EASE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
YOU NEED A LICENCE
If you intend to purchase your own car after your immigration to Australia, you will need to have a licence to drive. An international drivers licence is acceptable for the first few weeks of your stay, but you will need to contact the nearest state or territory transport department to be able to get your driver’s licence.
3 MONTH GRACE PERIOD
Please note: If you are a permanent resident visa holder and have a current driver’s licence from another country, in English or with an official translation, in most states and territories you are allowed to drive for your first three months after arrival. (In Western Australia, the three month period begins when you are granted your permanent residency visa, not when you arrive in Australia.
THE TEST
In Australia, drivers’ licences are issued by state and territory governments. You may be required to pass a knowledge test, a practical driving test and an eyesight test.
