Star447 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hello everyone, I have a full UK car and motorcycle license, can I use these in Australia or do I need to obtain an Australian license and take their tests? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Laws and driving regulations vary from state to state. Here is the official government site which explains it all: http://www.australia.gov.au/content/driving-with-an-overseas-licence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGal Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hi Star447 From my perspective, if you come over on a relevant PR visa, I believe that you have about 3 months to get yourself a NSW driving licence. You can't use your international status for very long. I cannot speak for other States. I had mine done when I got PR and I 'reminded' the clerk at the RTA to put my bike licence on my new NSW licence! I'm sure he would have anyway. So no, you don't have to re-do tests. For anyone who doesn't drive and/or don't want to carry their passport around as ID, I would recommend that you get a photo ID card, again from the RTA. It's amazing the amount of times you need some sort of photo ID on you, e.g like going to an RSL club for dinner. That took me by surprise; luckily when it occurred, I had something else on me. It takes awhile to acclimatise to carrying ID on you - well it did for me. Hope that info is helpful, and check out Skani's link. BEGal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Here in WA my OH just swapped his over, full bike licence included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star447 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks for the info chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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