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Bringing an overseas licence to Victoria? Lovely—now make it legal before the calendar sprints away.

If you’re a visitor, you can usually drive on your overseas licence (carry an English translation or an IDP if it’s not in English); if you become a Victorian resident, you’re generally expected to convert it within about 6 months.

Book with VicRoads, bring your passport and visa, proof of Victorian address, your overseas licence, and any certified translation.

Depending on the country that issued your licence, you may need to pass a knowledge test and hazard perception test, and sometimes a drive test; recognised countries may be test‑exempt.

Fees apply, age rules still apply (car licence from 18+), and your overseas driving history can affect whether you get a full licence or P plates.

It’s all fairly painless—certainly easier than pretending hook turns make sense on your first day.