nsw overseas driving license

If you hold an overseas driving license and find yourself behind the wheel in New South Wales, Australia, here's the lowdown: you can drive on your valid overseas license for up to three months from the date you enter NSW, provided it's in English or accompanied by an official translation. After that, you'll need to get an NSW driver's license, which usually means passing the knowledge and practical driving tests unless you hail from a country with a reciprocal licensing agreement.

Key points:

• Valid overseas license required.
• Official translation if not in English.
• Three months driving allowance before needing NSW license.
• Check for reciprocal agreements to bypass some tests.

For the nitty-gritty, ServiceCentral is your mate, and it never hurts to check the official Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) site.