Queensland - Convert Foreign Driving License to Driving License

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Procedure

For New Zealand

• If you are applying for a Queensland car or motorbike driver license (class C, RE or R), you will not be required to complete a written road rules test or a practical driving test if you hold, or have held within the past 5 years, a driver license other than a learner license, that corresponds to a class C, RE or R license granted from New Zealand.
• If you are applying for a Queensland heavy vehicle driver license (class LR, MR, HR, HC or MC) and you hold, or have held within the past 5 years, a driver license that corresponds to a heavy vehicle license granted from New Zealand (other than a learner license), you will need to successfully complete the written road rules test for heavy vehicles. You will not be required to pass a practical driving test.
• If you wish to transfer a New Zealand multi-combination license (class MC) you will also need to complete the Multi Combination Driving Experience Declaration form (F3272) and provide evidence confirming your ability to drive a B-double or road train.

For Prescribed country

• If you are applying for a Queensland car or motorbike driver license (class C, RE or R), you won't have to complete a written road rules test or a practical driving test if you hold, or have held within the past 5 years, a driver license (other than a learner license), that corresponds to a class C, RE or R license granted from a prescribed country.
• You will need to pass a written road rules test and a practical driving test if you are applying for a Queensland heavy vehicle driver license (class LR, MR, HR, HC or MC).

For Recognized country

• If you are applying for a Queensland car or motorbike driver license (class C, RE or R), you don't have to complete a written road rules test or a practical driving test if you are 25 years of age or older and you hold, or have held within the past 5 years, a driver license (other than a learner license), that corresponds to a class C, RE or R license granted from a Recognized Country.
• You will need to pass a written road rules test and a practical driving test if you are applying for a Queensland heavy vehicle driver license (class LR, MR, HR, HC or MC).

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Customer Service Centres - Department of Transport and Main Roads:

• http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Contact-us/In-person/Customer-service-centres.aspx

Contact Information:
Phone:

• 13 23 80 - Enquiries about registration and licensing, feedback, compliments and complaints.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm excluding public holidays. Local call charge in Australia. Higher rates apply from mobile phones and payphones.
• 13 23 90 - Book a driving test or vehicle inspection, payment options and online services.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm excluding public holidays. Local call charge in Australia. Higher rates apply from mobile phones and payphones.
• 13 QGOV (13 74 68) - For enquiries other than registration and licensing.
• +61 7 3405 0985 - For callers from outside of Australia.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm excluding public holidays.
• 13 19 40 - Traffic and travel information.

Mail:

• Driver licensing, recreational ship licensing and registration, infringement notices and fines
  PO Box 525
  Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
• Motor vehicle registration payments
  GPO Box 2211
  Brisbane Qld 4001
• General business
  PO Box 673
  Fortitude Valley Qld 4006

Eligibility

Overseas license holders

Fees

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Validity

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Documents to Use

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

If you are applying for a Queensland license and you hold a driver license issued from a foreign country, you may not need to pass a written road rules test or a practical driving test.

Special rules apply if your license was issued in New Zealand, a prescribed country or a recognized country.

If your driver license is issued in a country not listed below, you will need to pass a written road rules test and a practical driving test to get a Queensland driver license.

• Prescribed countries:

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

• Recognized countries:

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hong Kong, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Republic of Korea, Republic of South Africa, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan

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External Links

Getting a Queensland license for overseas license holders: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Visitors-and-new-residents/International-drivers/Getting-a-Queensland-licence-for-overseas-licence-holders.aspx

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