Overseas Licence Conversion in Melbourne

Got a International license but want to drive in Melbourne long-term?

Converting an overseas license to a Victorian Driver Licence is a process handled by VicRoads, the Victorian government roads and traffic authority.

There are two main scenarios for overseas licence conversion in Victoria:

You can drive on your overseas licence for up to 6 months: This applies if you hold a valid overseas licence in English or accompanied by an English translation or International Driving Permit, and you entered Victoria on a temporary visa.
You need to convert your overseas licence to a Victorian Licence: This applies if you hold a permanent visa and want to drive after the initial 6 months, or if you entered Victoria on a permanent visa and hold a licence from a non-recognized country.

Here's a summary of the process for converting an overseas licence to a Victorian Licence:

Check if your country is recognized: VicRoads maintains a list of recognised countries/territories https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/new-to-victoria/convert-your-overseas-licence. If your country is on the list, you generally won't need to sit for a driving test to convert your licence.
Book an appointment: You can book an appointment online or by calling VicRoads at 13 11 71.
Gather your documents: You will need to provide your original overseas licence, proof of identity (such as your passport), evidence of your visa status, and an eyesight test certificate from an approved optometrist.
Pay the fee: The fee for converting an overseas licence varies depending on the type of licence you are applying for.
Complete the knowledge test and hazard perception test (if required): If your country is not on the recognised list, you will need to pass a computer-based knowledge test and a hazard perception test.
Take a driving test (if required): In some cases, you may also be required to take a driving test.

For more information on the overseas licence conversion process, you can visit the VicRoads website https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/new-to-victoria/convert-your-overseas-licence.

Victorian Probationary Driver's Licence (with Foreign License)

Minimum Age: 18 years old (no exceptions)

Probationary Level (P1 or P2):

This depends on:

Your age
How long you've held your foreign license (excluding suspensions/disqualifications)

Required Documents:

Supporting documents are needed to prove your eligibility for the chosen probationary level.

Note: Suspensions or disqualifications on your foreign license won't count towards your Victorian license experience.

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