Converting an overseas driving licence in Australia is a paperwork tango: prove your ID and local address, hand over your current licence, and pay a fee.
Head to your state authority (Service NSW, VicRoads, TMR QLD, etc.); depending on your country and visa status, you may need a knowledge test, hazard test, and possibly a short drive.
Non‑English licences need a NAATI translation or an International Driving Permit, and you’ll usually have limited time (often around three months) to convert after moving.
Bring passport, visa evidence and proof of residence; they’ll issue a local licence and typically record or retain your old one.
Rules vary by state, so check the official site before you queue—nothing ruins a day like discovering you needed two proofs of address.
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