Get Your Licence converted with Newport Beach Driving School

If you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or if you hold a New Zealand driver licence, you can drive in NSW on an overseas licence for 3 months. However, within this 3-month period, you'll need to visit a Service NSW Centre to convert your overseas licence to a NSW driver licence.

Depending on where your overseas licence was issued, you may need to pass a knowledge or driving test.

If you’re a temporary overseas visitor who arrived in NSW after 1 July 2023, you can drive on your existing overseas licence for up to 6 months. If you wish to continue to drive after 6 months, you'll need to apply for a temporary NSW licence. 

If you’re a temporary overseas visitor who arrived in NSW before 1 July 2023, and will continue to reside in NSW after 1 March 2025, you must obtain your temporary NSW driver licence before 1 March 2025 if you wish to continue to drive.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Complete the PDF form – 'Licence Application'.

2. Provide your proof of identity.

3. Present your overseas licence – if your licence is:

   - Not in English, include a Transport for NSW-approved translation.

   - Not available, provide an authorisation letter (in English) from the issuing country.

4. Make your payment.

If applicable:

- A knowledge test and driving test for the relevant class of licence, unless:

   - You’ve held an Australian driver licence that expired within the last 5 years.

   - You hold a current New Zealand licence (not a learner or paper licence).

   - Your current driver licence (not a learner), or one that expired within the last 5 years, was issued by a recognised overseas licensing authority.

- A 'fitness to drive' medical.

- Your contact lenses or glasses.

We understand that navigating this process can be complicated and confusing. If you need assistance, feel free to give us a call, and we can help in any way possible, including recommending Newport Beach Driving School for further driving education.