Photo Id in Australia

mmq83 · #1 (**permalink**) 23rd April 2011, 12:12 AM

Hello World!

It has been like 5 days here and did many things in Melbourne such getting to know CBD, streets, markets, etc..... I applied for Medicare and TFN but I'm stuck with the Photo-ID thing...

I have no driver's license even from my country. I'm on a low-spending budget and paying only for necessary stuff, so a driver's license is out of question till I get a job. I was wondering what are my other Photo-ID options? Would not getting a driver's license affect me over the long-run? (For instance, not having a de-facto Photo-ID may cause problems with DIAC when applying for citizenship)

I would really appreciate any response

twister292 · #2 (**permalink**) 23rd April 2011, 01:39 AM

Passport, driver's license, are OK for photo ID

Some jobs may require a driving license...it will usually be mentioned on the job listing.

Dolly · #3 (**permalink**) 23rd April 2011, 01:59 AM

There's Keypass but that's $55. There's also the proof of age card which is $10 http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wc...+%28pdf%29 (it's a photo ID card but not sure if it would be suitable for your needs, check out the link though to find out).

If you're here on a PR visa you've got 4 years until you can apply for citizenship, I'm pretty sure you'd have sorted out something (or got your drivers licence) by then!

It's worth spending the money on an ID card, it'll be surprising how much you'll need it when you first move over (and I never liked the thought of carrying my passport around with me all the time).

Dolly

rackspace · #4 (**permalink**) 23rd April 2011, 06:58 AM

how costly is driving license?

Dolly · #5 (**permalink**) 23rd April 2011, 08:01 AM

It'll depend on which State you're living in but for VIC all details are on the VicRoads website.

Licence fees : VicRoads

Dolly

rackspace · #6 (**permalink**) 23rd April 2011, 08:38 AM

it is costing like 100 bucks or less.. you really should get it .. worthy investment.

Funshots · #7 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2011, 11:53 PM

Get a Postal Id

BornToLove · #8 (**permalink**) 23rd June 2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolly

It'll depend on which State you're living in but for VIC all details are on the VicRoads website.

Licence fees : VicRoads

Dolly

My Candian driver's licence will be vaild for the length of the visa (457). Would it be helpful if I got an Australian one?

Dolly · #9 (**permalink**) 23rd June 2011, 03:06 AM

Have a look on the transport departments website of the state you're moving to to see what they say but in Victoria there is no requirement for someone on a temporary visa to get a full australian driving licence.

Overseas drivers - licences : VicRoads

Dolly

stormgal · #10 (**permalink**) 23rd June 2011, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BornToLove

My Candian driver's licence will be vaild for the length of the visa (457). Would it be helpful if I got an Australian one?

Do north americans have to be re-trained to drive on the other side of the road? I hear it's the number one cause of death for overseas north americans.