fluffy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I just need a little bit of info, when shoud you change your Uk driving licence to an Ozzy one? I am on a 457 temp visa and I wanted to know if I need to sort that out asap or what the rules are on doing this? thanx:wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest audabech Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi there, Do we still need to sit a test I unfortunately let my license expire, and thought I would have to re sit it. We had to in 1991 unsure if that has changed, only New Zealand could just exchange. Audrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I was told before that we didnt need to do a test, something about after being here for a year you could just change it, but im not sure and i was hoping someone on here might have some answers for me. It all gets confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest proud2beaussie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 If you are on a temporary visa then as far as I am aware you can drive on it for as long as the licence is valid. Overseas drivers - licences : VicRoads From the website- " The need to change your overseas driver licence to a Victorian driver licence depends on whether your stay in Victoria is permanent or temporary. If you are in Victoria on a temporary visa, you can drive on your overseas licence (provided it is a current, valid licence) for an indefinite period provided your overseas licence is in English (or you have an English translation), or you have an International Driving Permit. If you are in Victoria on a permanent visa, you can drive on your overseas licence for only three months from the date you entered Victoria or from the time a permanent visa was issued to you. If you want to continue to drive in Victoria after that time you must apply for a Victorian driver licence. New Zealand residents who hold a current licence are treated as interstate drivers And as regards expired licences- "If you hold a driver licence from one of the following countries you are not required to undertake any tests provided your overseas licence is current or not expired by more than five years. However, you still need to make an appointment to changeover your licence if you are from a recognised country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 arh thank you so much for your help it gets confusing with all the different visa types. :chatterbox: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Here a link for Qld licences or for driving on your foreign licence in Qld. Driving in Queensland on a foreign licence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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