service nsw international license

Bringing your overseas licence to NSW? No worries—if you’re a temporary visitor, you can drive on your current overseas licence as long as you carry it, plus an English translation or International Driving Permit if it isn’t in English.

Move here and become a resident? You’ll need a NSW licence within 3 months, and you may have to pass a knowledge and driving test unless your country is on the recognised list.

Licence class and age rules still apply, and the usual road-legal bits (valid insurance, correct vehicle class) aren’t optional.

Bottom line: bring the right paperwork, don’t overstay the 3‑month grace, and check Service NSW for any country-specific exemptions and fees.