Driving License

Ozmansav · #1 (**permalink**) 5th June 2008, 10:21 AM

Also I have a driving license for New Zealand (along with U.K) until 2012 would it be easy to transfer this for an Australian license?

Cheers

Ozman

kaz101 · #2 (**permalink**) 5th June 2008, 09:39 PM

Hi Ozman,

We had a UK licence and there was no problem getting an Aussie one in South Australia. We showed our licences - didn't need any tests or anything for a basic licence (covers manual and automatic cars).

Some of this may depend on the state you are moving to which is why I've specified for South Australia.

We've still kept the UK one too.

Regards,
Karen

Dolly · #3 (**permalink**) 5th June 2008, 10:19 PM

Same here in Victoria Karen,

We went to VicRoads with our application form, passport, evidence of our address and fee, had a photo taken and from start to finish in 15 mins we'd got our Australian driving licences.

We had heard that our UK licence would be hole punched (for whatever reason) but it's still intact!

Dolly

Ozmansav · #4 (**permalink**) 10th June 2008, 02:06 PM

many thanks for your advice, I will wait until I arrive to change it over.

Tiffani · #5 (**permalink**) 10th June 2008, 11:23 PM

it varies from state to state. in Victoria it was very easy to transfer our licenses.

levilee · #6 (**permalink**) 11th June 2008, 09:34 PM

Does anyone know if its the same for my bus and hgv class 1 licence?? or will I need a retest???
THANKS

kaz101 · #7 (**permalink**) 11th June 2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levilee

Does anyone know if its the same for my bus and hgv class 1 licence?? or will I need a retest???
THANKS

I think that you'll need a re-test. The swap is only for a basic car driving licence . You can always check with the State that you are moving to - they should have a website with info on it.

Regards,
Karen