Based on your age, driving experience and the country your licence is from, you will need to do the following tests:
- Learner Permit Test (also called the Road Laws Knowledge Test)
- Hazard Perception Test
- Drive Test.
Steps to convert your licence
Step 1: Do the road rules course and knowledge test online
The Learner Permit Test Online (also known as the Road Law Knowledge test) is an online course that will:
- teach you about the Victorian road rules
- test you on what you've learned.
It is the same online course that learner drivers have to do. It is the right test for you even if you are not a learner driver.
To do the online course and test you will need a myVicRoads account. The online test is only available in English.
Sign up for myVicRoads
If you already have a myVicRoads account, you can do the test by logging in.
If you cannot do the course and test online, or you'd like to do it in a language other than English, you can also do it in person at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. You will need to study for the test and book an appointment. See more about doing the Learner Permit Test (Road Law Knowledge Test) in person.
Step 2: Prepare for an appointment
Application form
Download an application form[PDF 348Kb]. Print it out and fill it in, but do not sign it yet.
Your overseas licence
If your licence is not in English, you need to have an English translation of it or an international driving permit in English. Find out where to get a translation.
If you do not have your overseas licence, you will need to get a licence verification letter.
Evidence of identity
You will need to prove your identity at your appointment. This means bringing official documents as evidence.
Your current Victorian address must be on one of the documents.
See the documents that VicRoads can accept as evidence of identity for overseas drivers.
Glasses or contact lenses
If you need glasses or contact lenses to drive, bring them to your appointment. You will need to do an eyesight test.
Medical conditions
If you have a medical condition or are taking prescription medication, go through the medical review process before you make an appointment.
Step 3: Book an appointment to have your licence verified
You will need to come to a VicRoads customer service centre to change your overseas licence.
It is easiest to book and pay for the appointment online.
Book and pay online
You can also book and pay for your appointment by:
Step 4: Go to your appointment
At your appointment we will:
- check your overseas licence and identity documents
- ask you to sign your application form in front of a staff member.
Step 5: Do the Hazard Perception Test
The Hazard Perception Test checks to see how safely you can look out for and respond to dangers on the road. This includes other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
You can do the Hazard Perception Test online through your myVicRoads account once you have completed the Learner Permit Test.
Book the Hazard Perception Test
If you cannot do the course and test online, or you'd like to do it in a language other than English, you are also able to do it in person. See more about the Hazard Perception Test.
Step 6: Book and do a drive test
The drive test checks to see if you’re ready to drive safely in Victoria.
To prepare, you can read our drive test checklist. When you think you are ready, book your drive test.
Book your drive test
You can book an interpreter to be with you while you do the test.
Step 7: Receive your Victorian licence
After you finish the test, the tester will tell you if you’ve passed. If so, we will take your photo to use on your licence.
Once you pass your drive test, you will be given a temporary paper licence. You can use this to prove that you are allowed to drive. The paper licence will be valid until you receive your Victorian licence card in the mail.
Help for changing your licence
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