How to convert your overseas licence

Follow these steps to get your Victorian driver licence.

Victoria has rules for the age people need to be to get a driver licence. Because of your age, you will not be able to convert your overseas licence. You will need to start by getting a learner permit.

You will follow the same process as all Victorian learner drivers. The only difference is that you should take your overseas permit or licence with you when you go to a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. You may be able to get some credit for the hours you have already driven.

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 about getting a translation.

What to do next

You can get a licence by following the process for getting your first licence in Victoria. Start by getting your learner permit.

Help for changing your licence

Licence types

Based on your age, driving experience and the country your licence is from:

  • You do not need to do any tests.
  • You do need to have an appointment at VicRoads so we can check your licence and identity.

Steps to convert your overseas licence

Step 1: Prepare for an appointment

Application form

Download an application form [PDF 348 Kb]. 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 about getting 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 them for your 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 2: Book a licence conversion appointment

You will need to come to a VicRoads service centre to change your overseas licence.

It is easiest to book and pay for the appointment online.

Book and pay online (External link)

You can also book and pay for your appointment by:

Step 3: 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
  • give you an eyesight test
  • take your photo for your licence card.

You’ll need to bring all your documents to your appointment.

Step 4: Receive your Victorian licence

If your application for a Victorian driver licence is successful, 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

Licence types

Based on your age, driving experience and the country your licence is from:

  • You do not need to do any tests.
  • You do need to have an appointment at VicRoads so we can check your licence and identity.

Steps to convert your overseas licence

Step 1: Prepare for an appointment

Application form

Download an application form [PDF 348 Kb]. Print it out and fill it in, but do not sign it yet.

Your New Zealand licence

Bring both of these to your appointment:

  • your current New Zealand driver licence
  • a valid Certificate of Particulars from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) issued within the last 3 months.

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 them for your 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 2: Book a licence conversion appointment

You will need to come to a VicRoads 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 3: Go to your appointment

At your appointment we will:

  • check your New Zealand licence and identity documents
  • ask you to sign your application form in front of a staff member
  • give you an eyesight test
  • take your photo for your licence card.

You’ll need to bring all your documents to your appointment.

Step 4: Receive your Victorian licence

If your application for a Victorian driver licence or learner permit is successful, 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 or learner permit card in the mail.

Help for changing your licence

Licence types

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

Licence types

Based on your age, driving experience and the country your licence is from:
  • You do not need to do any tests.
  • You do need to have an appointment at VicRoads so we can check your licence and identity. 

Steps to convert your overseas licence

Step 1: Prepare for an appointment

Application form

Download an application form [PDF 348 Kb]. Print it out and fill it in, but do not sign it yet.

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 them for your 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.

Your Hong Kong licence

If you do not have your overseas licence, you will need to get a licence verification letter.

Linking ID document

You must also show us an original ID document that is linked to your Hong Kong licence.

Your Hong Kong licence number must match the serial number of your ID document. The licence number is in the top right-hand corner of your licence.

You can use either:

  • a passport from any country
  • a Hong Kong identity card, or
  • a PRC travel permit.

Below are examples of Hong Kong identity cards and PRC travel permits.

A Hong Kong identity card 

Hong Kong ID 

A PRC travel permit card 

PRC travel permit card 

Step 2: Book a licence conversion appointment

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 (External link)

You can also book and pay for your appointment by:

Step 3: 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
  • give you an eyesight test 
  • take your photo for your licence card.

You’ll need to bring all your documents to your appointment.

Step 4: Receive your Victorian licence

If your application for a Victorian driver licence is successful, 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

Licence types

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