New South Wales (NSW)
To drive with an international licence in NSW you will first have to determine what type of visa you have.
If you’re a visitor to NSW, you can drive on your current licence, as long as it hasn’t been suspended or disqualified, and you follow the NSW road rules.
If you’re a permanent Australian resident, or hold a permanent visa under the Commonwealth Migration Act 1958, and you intend to stay in NSW, you are not considered to be a visitor. You can drive in NSW on a current overseas licence for a maximum of three months. Then you will need to apply for a NSW licence to continue driving or riding.
You will need the following documentation to complete the transfer:
- Your proof of identity
- A knowledge test (if applicable)
- A driving test (if applicable)
- A medical report (if applicable)
- Your overseas licence (and a translation if not in English)
Once you have the documents you will need to visit a service centre and provide the information in person.
For the most up to date information see your closest service centre or click below.