Driving in Victoria

Q:  Can I use my overseas driver licence to drive in Australia?

A:  The requirement to change your overseas driver licence to a Victorian driver licence depends on whether your stay in Victoria is temporary or permanent. If you are in Victoria on a temporary visa, you can drive on your overseas driver licence for as long as it is current, providing it is in English or accompanied by an English translation or International Driving Permit. There is no requirement to get a Victorian driver licence.

If you have entered Victoria on a permanent visa, you may drive on your overseas driver licence for: 

six months from the date you first entered Australia if the permanent visa was issued before you entered Australia; or, 

six months from the date when the permanent visa was issued to you if the permanent visa was issued to you whilst in Australia. 

If you want to continue driving in Victoria after this time you must change your overseas licence to a Victorian driver licence. 

Q:  How can I apply for a Victorian driver licence?

A:  Information about getting a Victorian driver licence can be found on the VicRoads website.