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Converting your international drivers licence to an Australian licence

International driver’s 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 driver’s licence for and whether or not you need to apply to convert your international driver’s licence to an Australian driver’s 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.

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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

If you’ve just become an Australian resident or permanent visa holder, under the Commonwealth Migration Act 1958 you are no longer considered to be a visitor. You may continue to use a current overseas or international drivers licence for 3 months, however during this time you should convert your overseas licence to an Australian licence. If you allow either your overseas licence or the three month period to lapse, you will be required to progress through the Australian graduated licensing scheme as it applies to NSW in its entirety.


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 Have your documents and ID ready

  • Your overseas licence (and a translation if not in English)
  • Your proof of Australian permanent residency in NSW
  • Two pieces of documentation to prove your identity as required by the NSW Government

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 Pass an eyesight test

All drivers must meet eyesight standards for driving, and even if you have previous experience driving overseas you will be required to undergo an eyesight test to prove that you meet the Australian standards.

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 Complete a medical test (if required)

If you have a medical condition that may impact your ability to drive, then you may be required to complete a medical test to assess your fitness to drive.

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 Pass 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 three months, or if you allow your overseas drivers licence to lapse, then you will be required to undertake this test as part of gaining your Australian learners permit. We have a resource available for you to practice the test for free.

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 Pass 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 three months, or if you allow your overseas drivers licence to lapse, then you will be required to undertake this test as part of gaining your Australian P1 provisional licence. Driving test packages available.

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 Pay the relevant licence fees

As part of the conversion process you will be required to pay relevant administrative fees each time you take a test or submit an application.

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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 Victorian licence

If you’ve just become an Australian resident or permanent visa holder, under the Commonwealth Migration Act 1958 you are no longer considered to be a visitor. You may continue to use a current overseas drivers licence for 6 months from the date your permanent visa was issued (or the date you arrived in Australia if your visa was issued prior to arrival), however during this time you should convert your overseas licence to an Australian licence.


1
 Have your documents and ID ready

  • Your overseas licence (and a translation if not in English)
  • Your proof of Australian permanent residency in Victoria
  • Two pieces of documentation to prove your identity as required by the Victorian Government

2
 Pass an eyesight test

All drivers must meet eyesight standards for driving, and even if you have previous experience driving overseas you will be required to undergo an eyesight test to prove that you meet the Australian standards.

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 Complete a medical test (if required)

If you have a medical condition that may impact your ability to drive, then you may be required to complete a medical test to assess your fitness to drive.

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 Pass a learner permit knowledge test

You may be required to pass a Learner Permit Knowledge Test as part of the process. If you do not convert your licence within six months, or if you allow your overseas drivers licence to lapse, then you will be required to undertake this test as part of gaining your Australian learners permit. We have a resource available for you to practice the test for free.

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 Pass a hazard perception test

You may be required to pass a driving test as part of the process. If you do not convert your licence within six months, or if you allow your overseas drivers licence to lapse, then you will be required to undertake this test as part of gaining your Australian P1 provisional licence.

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 Pass 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 six months, or if you allow your overseas drivers licence to lapse, then you will be required to undertake this test as part of gaining your Australian P1 provisional licence. Driving test packages available.

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 Pay the relevant licence fees

As part of the conversion process you will be required to pay relevant administrative fees each time you take a test or submit an application.

For further information, please contact your local licensing authority or visit the following links:

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Adriana

Adriana is a really good instructor! She knows everything and she always make sure to correct every detail before the test. Apart from that, she is very sweet and calm. I was blessed to find her. Thanks Adriana!!!!

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Simon

Simon is a great instructor! I took a 2-hour lesson on a day prior to my driving test. Got a few valuable tips and much-needed practice, which helped me to pass the test on the first go and confirm my overseas licence.

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Steve

Has very good knowledge of the road. Explains the reasons for his instructions and keeps you calm throughout the whole experience. Highly recommended.

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Angelo

Angelo is an amazing instructor, patient, professional, funny. I'd recommend him to anyone - any level of expertise. He prepares you for a driving test and also actually teaches you to drive!

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Brett

Very good lesson with comprehensive instructions on driving. Well explained and humorous. Definitely recommendable.

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Peter

It's been fun learning how to drive with Pete. He teaches you how to be a disciplined and safe driver - - passing the driving test is a given.

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Mick

Mick is fantastic! He is very friendly and I was comfortable straight away. He helped me very much on achieving my Ps, he is the only instructor I had learnt from and I passed first go. I highly recommend Mick to everyone!

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Betty

Betty made me feel extremely comfortable on my first lesson. I started off quite nervous but that vanished quickly. Betty also provided a lot of helpful tips and information throughout the lesson and I feel a lot more confident after just 1 lesson. Definitely recommend. Thanks

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Filis

Filis is an absolute pleasure to learn to drive with. She is patient, constructive and always happy to assist me wherever I needed it. I honestly feel each lesson is a building block to greater self-confidence on the road. Every lesson is worthwhile. Highly recommended!!!

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Lindsay

I was very impressed with Lindsay. Lovely personality and very calm and relaxed. My other driving school lessons were quite stressful. It is really important to have a good teacher.

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Matt

Matt is a great instructor! He’s very calm and easy going which takes the nerves away and makes you feel at ease throughout your lesson. Very clear in instructions and corrected my bad habits!

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Anita

Anita is such an AMAZING instructor!! She is very patient and really observant. After only 3 lessons she prepared me for the test and passed on the first go. Thanks so much Anita!!

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Shane

Driving with Shane was an awesome experience as he teaches you what you need to know and do and helped me develop on an area of driving that i felt i needed to work on. Cheers Shane

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Ben

Ben is a great and instructor. He helped me to improve my driving; giving helpful advice when making judgements on the road and goes into deep depth of what actions to take in order to be a safe and great driver

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David

Easy going and down to earth put me at ease straight away. I was after a 2hr refresher course to clear away some cobwebs before taking on some more advanced driving tests and David was great.

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Peter

A nice change from previous instructor (different company). Peter was relaxed and patient, and the lesson was an enjoyable one. We will definitely book with Peter again.

Michael

Top Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many driving lessons do I need?

    The amount of driving lessons you require can depend on a number of factors, this can include your previous driving experience, your confidence level and your aptitude for learning to drive. We all learn at different speeds.

    Your driving instructor is best placed to provide further advice to you immediately after your first driving lesson. However, from our experience with thousands of learner drivers we can make the following broad recommendations:

    New Learner Drivers (No Experience)

    If you have never driven before we recommend you consider booking at least 7 -10 hours of driving lessons with an accredited driving instructor. For those less confident learner drivers, we regularly see 20 hours of driving lessons completed. If after 7 - 10 hours of driving lessons you are not ready to sit your driving test you can always schedule further lessons.

    New Learner Drivers (Some Experience)

    Many learner drivers choose to get their initial driving experience with a family member or friend, they then book driving lessons with an accredited driving instructor to fine tune their skills and prepare them for their driving test.

    If you are already reasonably confident behind the wheel but still need some professional guidance, we recommend you consider 5 -7 hours of driving lessons to start with.

    International Driver's Licence Holders

    International driver's licence holders in most cases have extensive driving experience in another country. We find that most International drivers licence holders are solely engaging a driving instructor to prepare to pass the necessary driving test. On average international licence holders obtain 2 - 3 hours of driving lessons with an accredited driving instructor. Unfortunately international licence holders also fail the driving test in high numbers. We recommend that International driver's licence holders obtain 3 -5 hours of driving lessons before attempting the driving test.

    Refresher driving lessons

    It is very common for existing licence holders to book driving lessons with an accredited driving instructor to refresh their driving skills. The amount of driving lessons required will depend on the level of recent driving experience and also the driver's licence holders confidence. We recommend 3 -5 hours of driving lessons for those drivers who's skills or confidence require a boost.

    Manual Driving Lessons

    Many experienced driver's licence holders book driving lessons to learn the skill or driving a manual vehicle. We find that these driver's licence holders take 3 - 5 hours of manual driving lessons on average.

     

  • Do I need my own car to take driving lessons?

    No, you do not need to supply a car for your driving lessons. 

    As with all good driving schools, you can expect our driving instructors to have their own ‘dual-controlled’ instructional vehicle of the transmission type (auto/manual) you selected when booking. 

    There is no additional charge for the use of the instructor’s vehicle, and your chosen driving instructor will meet you at your selected pickup address (including your home).

    If you prefer to learn in your own vehicle and are a competent driver, you can elect to do so. The vehicle must be clean, registered and roadworthy. Please read our FAQ regarding the choice to use your own vehicle.

    You can compare and book driving instructors by entering your pickup suburb & transmission type into the search tool below.


     

  • What if I want to learn to drive a manual vehicle?

    EzLicence has the largest number of manual driving instructors in Australia. All our manual driving instructors have their own 'manual' instructional vehicles fitted with dual controls. If you are an experienced driver you can request to learn in your own vehicle if that is your preference, simply make a lesson note or contact your instructor after booking.

    To find & book a manual driving instructor, simply enter your pickup suburb and select 'manual' in the 'Find an instructor' search tool below. 

    Please note that there are far fewer ‘manual’ driving instructors in Australia than ‘automatic’ driving instructors. You may therefore have less instructors to choose from and the lesson availability may be less flexible.

    Book your first lesson now with EzLicence.

  • Where will my driving lessons be held?

    Your driving lessons will start & finish at a location convenient to you. The most common pickup location for driving lessons is your home address. Other common driving lesson pickup locations include:

    • School
    • Work
    • Train station
    • Driving test centres

    Your driving instructor will aim to make you as comfortable as possible during your driving lessons. If you are new to driving or are lacking confidence, you will begin in quieter areas, away from complex traffic situations.

    During the booking process you will be asked for your full pickup address, you can select anywhere in the pickup suburb.

  • When should I book driving lessons?

    You can book driving lessons as soon as soon as you’ve obtained your learner’s licence. You do not require any prior driving experience to undertake driving lessons.

    The sooner you start learning with a professional driving instructor, the better your experience as a learner driver will be. Driving lessons can help you become a better driver at any stage and many learner drivers take driving lessons to help them prepare for the driving test. 

    Our driving instructors welcome the opportunity to assist anyone (all licence holder types) who feel their skills or confidence require a boost. Driving lessons are for anyone, not just holders of a learners licence.

    If you are an international driver’s licence holder you should confirm with your local state/territory authority that you are currently allowed to drive on Australian roads before booking driving lessons. Our driving instructors are helping thousands of overseas driver's licence holders convert their licences each year.


     

  • Do your vehicles have dual controls?

    Yes, all driving instructors available through EzLicence are required to have their vehicles equipped with dual controls for added safety regardless of the vehicle’s age, model, or transmission.

  • How long are your driving lessons?

    Driving lessons can be booked for a duration of one or two hours. If you are a new learner driver or lacking confidence behind the wheel, you may wish to consider starting with one hour lessons.

    We have found that two hour driving lessons are very popular with both learner drivers and driving instructors.

    Discounts are available for learner drivers who purchase multiple driving lessons in a package. You are able to book your lessons in any combination of one hour and two hour driving lessons.

    Your driving lesson duration is measured from the time you are picked up until the time you are dropped off. Pickup & drop off from your chosen location is included in the price.

  • Why choose EzLicence?

    The EzLicence online platform brings transparency, choice and efficiency to the selection of a driving instructor and the ongoing management of driving lessons.

    EzLicence allows learner drivers and parents to choose their own driving instructor based on extensive profile information, including customer ratings & reviews. 

    The online platform provides a fully automated & customisable booking experience. Learner’s can make driving lesson bookings online in real-time. No confirmation or phone calls required. From their online account, learner drivers and parents can also buy, schedule, cancel, and reschedule driving lessons, all within 5 hours of the lesson start time.

    EzLicence learner drivers can even change their driving instructor at the push of a button, no questions asked.

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Unlike a typical driving school, EzLicence is an Australian first platform that allows learner drivers & parents to find, compare and book verified driving instructors online. The platform brings transparency, choice and efficiency to the selection of a driving instructor and the ongoing management of driving lessons.

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The EzLicence advantage

  • Book driving lessons online in under 60 seconds

    Booking driving lessons through EzLicence is a quick and hassle free process that gives you all the choice and control. Why deal with traditional Driving Schools over the phone or by email when you can manage your driving instructor choice & book driving lessons yourself anywhere, and at any time through our secure online platform?

  • More control over your bookings

    From the moment you enter your pickup suburb you have more control over your driving lesson compared to traditional driving schools. Choose, compare, and book your driving instructor and preferred vehicle transmission based on in-depth driving instructor profiles, including ratings and reviews from learners just like you. The best part? Bookings are made in real-time, so you can book your driving lesson instantly and at a convenient time.

  • Your online dashboard

    Manage your preferences, existing bookings & future driving lesson bookings from your secure online account. Reschedule bookings up to 5 hrs prior to the lesson start time - perfect for those with an unpredictable schedule! Want to try a different driving instructor? You can change your driving instructor at the push of a button, no questions asked.

  • The widest range of driving instructors

    EzLicence provides access to more than 350+ fully qualified driving instructors across Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane. All driving instructors available through EzLicence are required to have a current, valid clearance for working with children, as well as having their vehicles equipped with dual control pedals for added safety. With an EzLicence driving instructor, you can be sure you’re in good hands.

  • Servicing YOUR area

    Thanks to our comprehensive driving instructor service area coverage, you can choose your pickup location from anywhere in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or the surrounding areas. EzLicence now proudly services over 1,200 suburbs across both NSW and Victoria, and will continue to grow.

How do I find private driving instructors near me?

We know what it’s like when you first start learning to drive - we were all there once too. Some of us were nervous, some were excited, but all of us were ready to succeed. Where do you start when you are ready to choose a driving school? Our driving instructors are ready to help you achieve your goals, and at a pace you are comfortable with.

Regardless of whether you’re learning to drive for the first time and looking to log your first few hours, or an experienced driver looking to ease yourself back into the driver’s seat with refresher driving lessons, our wide variety of driving instructors can cater to your individual needs. Any transmission, any suburb, any day; we’re here to help you become the safe and confident driver you need to be on the road.

Learn from a true professional and book your driving lessons with a private driving instructor at EzLicence, so you can get your driving experience started the right way. Choose a driving school in your area and begin learning to drive today.

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