Moving to Victoria? Freshers Driving School helps you convert your overseas driving licence to a Victorian licence. Expert guidance, VicRoads accredited instructors and a 98% success rate.
At Freshers Driving School, we are Melbourne's most experienced driving school for overseas licence conversion. We have successfully helped over 1,000 international drivers from countries including India, China, the UK, USA, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Pakistan and more convert their foreign driver's licence to a Victorian licence.
Call us to learn how we can help you — our overseas licence conversion lessons in Melbourne are designed to fast-track your familiarity with Victorian road rules, Australian road conditions and the specific requirements of the VicRoads assessment process.
As long as your overseas driving licence is valid and in English (or supported by an English translation or International Driving Permit), you may drive in Victoria while on a temporary visa. However, if you are residing in Victoria for more than 6 months, you must begin the overseas licence conversion in Melbourne to obtain a Victorian driver's licence.
If your permanent visa was obtained prior to your arrival, or 6 months from the date the permanent visa was issued, you must begin the conversion process immediately.
To obtain a full driver's licence in Victoria through an overseas licence conversion in Melbourne, you are required to:
Or if proof of age is required — must possess an international driver's licence.
You must have held a foreign driver's licence for at least three years beginning on the date of your 18th birthday.
Your overseas licence must not expire more than five years ago for it to be recognised in the conversion process.
The duration for which you held a licence is not extended to include any period during which you have been suspended or debarred from driving.
After completing your overseas licence conversion in Melbourne, many international drivers receive a Victorian Probationary (P1 or P2) licence. Here's what you need to know:
Over 1,000 international drivers across Melbourne have trusted Freshers for their overseas licence conversion. Here's why.
Melbourne's most experienced driving school for overseas licence conversion. All nationalities, all visa types.
Every instructor holds current VicRoads accreditation. We know exactly what VicRoads requires for successful conversion.
Our lessons specifically cover Victorian road rules, hook turns, tram stops, speed zones and conditions unique to Melbourne.
Transparent pricing from $70 per lesson with package deals available. No hidden fees, pay securely online via Stripe.
Available Monday to Sunday, 8AM–6PM. Early and late time slots to fit around your work and family schedule.
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According to the Department of Transport and Planning, visitors from foreign countries are allowed to drive using their overseas driver's licence for up to 6 months, provided it is valid and current. If you're planning to live in Victoria for more than 6 months, you will need an overseas licence conversion in Melbourne to a Victorian one. This applies to all foreign nationals, regardless of temporary and permanent visa holders.
To convert your overseas driving licence in Melbourne to a Victorian licence, you need to visit VicRoads and provide your valid foreign licence, proof of identity, proof of Victorian residency, and in some cases complete a driving assessment. Freshers Driving School provides overseas licence conversion lessons in Melbourne to fully prepare you for the VicRoads process and assessment.
Victoria recognises licences from many countries including the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Germany, France and more. If your country is not on the recognised list, you may need to complete a knowledge and hazard perception test. Call Freshers for advice specific to your country.
Victoria drives on the left side of the road, has unique road rules such as hook turns in the Melbourne CBD, tram stop rules, give way rules at roundabouts and speed zones different from many overseas countries. Our overseas licence conversion lessons in Melbourne specifically cover all Victorian-specific rules so you feel confident on the road.
Freshers Driving School's overseas licence conversion lessons in Melbourne start from $70 per 60-minute lesson. We recommend 3–5 lessons to cover Victorian road rules and conditions. Package deals from $210 for 3 lessons offer better value. View all prices here.
The timeline depends on your existing experience and how quickly you adapt to Victorian road rules. Most international drivers complete their overseas licence conversion in Melbourne within 3–8 lessons with Freshers Driving School, before proceeding with the VicRoads assessment.
Complete the Learner Permit Test, also known as the Road Laws Knowledge Test.
Have your overseas licence and identity documents checked by VicRoads.
Complete the Hazard Perception Test, also referred to as the HPT.
Book focused driving lessons, prepare on the local testing routes and complete the test.
Also called the Road Laws Knowledge Test. It covers Victorian road rules, and it is the first of the VicRoads steps for most drivers converting an overseas licence.
VicRoads requirements can vary according to your country, overseas licence, age and driving history, so check which steps apply to you.
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