{"id":6142,"date":"2022-09-23T07:07:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T07:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.everythingindian.com.au\/blog\/?p=6142"},"modified":"2022-09-23T11:40:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T11:40:26","slug":"complete-guide-on-how-to-get-australian-driving-licence-as-an-international-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.everythingindian.com.au\/blog\/complete-guide-on-how-to-get-australian-driving-licence-as-an-international-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete guide on how to get Australian driving licence as an International Student"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This article gives you the complete guide on how to get an Australian driving licence as an international student.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Basics<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As an international student, it’s important to keep in mind that you are just a temporary resident in Australia, which necessitates the approval of your home country’s driver’s licence by the Australian transport authorities.<\/p>\n

If your driver’s licence is not in the English language but rather the language of your home country, you will need to obtain an international driving permit from that country or a certified translation into the English language.<\/p>\n

You can apply for a driver’s licence in Australia if you don’t already have one. You should check with the state or territory’s motor vehicle registration office and complete some tests. Even if you receive permanent residency in Australia, you must apply for a driver’s licence within three months.<\/p>\n

Driving in Australia with overseas licence:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your foreign driving licence is valid for use in Australia. However, the regulations governing this vary between states. For instance, if you are an international student living in Victoria, you must convert your foreign driver’s licence into a Victorian one within six months of your arrival.<\/p>\n

All transient nationals are subject to this law. In addition, if your international driver’s licence is not in English, you must always have a translation of it with you when you are behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

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Also Read : Complete Guide: How to Get Australian Driving License<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

Applying for driving licence:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You must contact the appropriate state licencing and driving agency in order to submit an application for your Australian driver’s licence. You can do this over the phone, in person, or online. You must show up in person once you’ve scheduled an appointment to take the test.<\/p>\n

The computer-based portion of the driving test will evaluate your knowledge of traffic regulations. In some cases, you’ll also have to pass a test while driving.<\/p>\n

Motorcycle licence:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

To operate a scooter with a motor larger than 50cc, you must have a motorcycle licence in Australia. However, laws can vary from one state to another.<\/p>\n

Penalties<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The penalties in each state are as follows:<\/p>\n