YES we help overseas license holders, and what are the rules for converting to a NSW license?
Yes, we specialize in helping international drivers adapt to Sydney roads and prepare for their driving tests. The rules for how long you can drive on your foreign license and whether you need to take a test depend entirely on your visa status and which country your license is from.
1. How long can you drive on your overseas license?
Your deadline to convert to a New South Wales license depends on your residency or visa status:
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Permanent Residents / Australian Citizens: You can drive using your overseas license for a maximum of 3 months after arriving or receiving your residency. After 3 months, you must transfer to a NSW license to legally drive.
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Temporary Visa Holders (Students, Working Holiday, Skilled Migration): If you plan to stay in NSW for 6 months or longer, you must convert to a NSW license within your first 6 months.
2. Do you need to sit the computer and driving tests?
Service NSW divides overseas countries into different categories. This determines whether your license can be converted directly or if you need to pass tests:
📋 Document Note: If your overseas license is not written in English, you must provide an official, certified translation from an approved service (such as Multicultural NSW or the Department of Home Affairs) when you visit Service NSW.
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