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Experienced driver recognised country If your driver licence is issued by an experienced driver recognised country and you are 25 years of age or older , WA will recognise your overseas driving experience This only applies to vehicle classes C and R if held. Recognised from 'Recognised from' dates relate the to date a driver's licence was first granted to an individual.

Prev Next. Step 1: Getting your overseas driver's licence recognised Laws about driving legally in Western Australia If you hold a permanent resident visa granted under the Migration Act you can drive in WA provided you hold a valid overseas licence until you have resided in WA for three months since the granting of the visa.

For example: a person who is granted a permanent visa while overseas, may drive on their overseas licence upon arrival in WA until they have resided in WA for three months; or a person who is granted a permanent visa while in WA, may continue to drive in WA on their overseas licence until they have resided in WA for three months following the granting of the visa.

During this time, you will need to apply for a WA driver's licence using the procedure below. Experience requirements Please go to Vehicle classes to find out more about the age and experience requirements for the different vehicle classes.

Step 2: Find out what tests you will need to undertake Eyesight test all applicants This will be conducted at the Driver and Vehicle Services DVS Centre or regional agent when you apply for your licence. Non-recognised country Yes Recognised country No Experienced driver recognised country Yes if you are under 25 years of age. Motorcycle theory tests by country Driver is from Test required New Zealand No, if you have an equivalent class.

Non-recognised country Yes, if applying to ride a motorcycle R-E or R class vehicle. Recognised country No, if you have an equivalent class. Experienced driver recognised country Yes, if you are under 25 years of age.

Heavy vehicle theory tests by country Driver is from Test required New Zealand Yes, if applying to drive a heavy vehicle. Medium Rigid MR class or above. Hong Kong Yes, if applying to drive a heavy vehicle. Non-recognised country Yes, if applying to drive a heavy vehicle. The test consists of 10 questions of which you have to get 8 or more correct to pass.

For more information, please download the fact sheet E89 below. Non-recognised country Yes Recognised country Only if applying to drive a heavy vehicle not for a car or motorcycle. Experienced driver recognised country Only if applying to drive a heavy vehicle not for a car or motorcycle or where you are under 25 years of age.

Please refer to the Practical Driving Assessment section of the driver's licence you are applying for: Moped R-N class vehicle. Heavy vehicle LR Light Rigid class vehicle. Heavy vehicle MR Medium Rigid class vehicle. Heavy vehicle HR Heavy Rigid class vehicle. Heavy vehicle HC Heavy Combination class vehicle. Heavy vehicle MC Multi Combination class vehicle. Licence holders must pass a Practical Driving Assessment for any other class of vehicle you wish to drive Non-recognised country None.

Step 3: Prepare proof of identity, verification of documents and photographs Proof of identity When applying for your first driver's licence, you must supply a number of documents as proof of your identity.

The photograph, photocopy or electronic scan must: include the front and rear of the driver's licence including all edges; be completely legible; and be in colour. When an official NAATI stamp is not available the translation can still be accepted provided that: The translated document includes the details of the translator NAATI registration number, name of translator, level of certification and signature ; and Those details have been verified by the Department of Transport.

Accreditation Note: All document pages must be endorsed with an official NAATI certification or recognised practising credential stamp and signature.

Photographs You will need to have your photograph taken for your driver's licence. If you have concerns regarding the photograph, please refer to our frequently asked questions. Driver's licences issued in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iraq and Pakistan If you hold a driver's licence issued in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iraq, or Pakistan you are required to obtain a Letter of Verification from your high commission, embassy or consulate validating the authenticity of the driver's licence.

Please use the contact information below to locate the nearest consulate in your area. Step 4: Submit the application in person: Overseas driver's licence Applications for a new driver's licence must be submitted in person at a Driver and Vehicle Services centre or regional agent.

Please ensure you take the following documentation with you: Current overseas driver's licence. Proof of identity Proof of your WA residential address. One document that shows your signature. Application fee Note: If you have not held your overseas driver's licence for more than 2 years, or you are under the age of 19 years of age, you are considered a Novice Driver.

Step 5: Undertake required tests: Overseas licence All applicants will be required to take the eye test when applying for a driver's licence. Eyesight test all applicants This will be conducted at the Driver and Vehicle Services centre or regional agent when you apply for your licence.

Other tests Additional tests and assessments that may be required include: Road rules theory test. Motorcycle theory test. Heavy vehicle theory test. Transport is not responsible for the effectiveness of the Google translation tool. A change of address sticker will not be forwarded for changes to your vehicle licence registration document, or for Photo Cards without an address. Suggested searches. Login or Login or Register Register. Some of our online services are currently unavailable.

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