🇦🇺 How to Convert an Overseas Driver’s License in Australia
Whether you're holding a Japanese driver's license or any other overseas license, here's how you can convert it to an Australian license:
✅ Step-by-Step Guide:
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Get a NAATI-Certified Translation
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Your foreign driver's license must be translated into English by a NAATI-certified translator.
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Example: A Japanese license must be translated with official NAATI credentials to be accepted by authorities.
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Prepare the Required Documents
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Original overseas driver’s license
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NAATI-certified English translation
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Valid passport and visa (proof of legal stay)
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Proof of Australian address (e.g., utility bill, lease)
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Application form (varies by state)
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Visit Your State's Road Transport Authority
Depending on where you live, go to:-
NSW: Service NSW
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VIC: VicRoads
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QLD: Queensland Transport
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SA: MyLicence SA
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Take Tests if Required
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Some states waive driving tests for certain countries.
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You may need:
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Eyesight test
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Knowledge test (written)
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Practical driving test
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Pay Licensing Fees
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Fees vary by state and license type (provisional/full).
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Receive Your Australian Driver’s License
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Issued on the spot or mailed to your address.
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🔗 Translation service available via:
👉 https://suyitranslation.com.au
📧 Email: service@suyitranslation.com.au
📄 Fast NAATI-certified Japanese-English translation within 48 hours, Express Delivery Available