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The Austroads Experienced Driver Recognition category will end on 30 April 2025.
If you hold a valid overseas driver’s licence from the Experienced Driver Recognition category, we will provide a six-month transition period for WA residents until 31 October 2025. You will need to apply for a WA car or motorcycle driver’s licence before 31 October 2025 to avoid being subject to a theory test and PDA. To find out if you are impacted by this change, read the changes to the recognition of overseas driver’s licences coming for WA residents.
If you move to WA and want to transfer your overseas licence, you will be asked to prove your identity.
You need to provide original documentation, and your name must match across all documents.
All documentation must be translated to English.
Make sure you bring physical records (originals and not copies) and any supporting documents (e.g. marriage certificate).
Read more about proof of identity requirements.
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and have a current and valid overseas driver’s licence, you can drive in Western Australia for up to 3 months using your overseas licence.
Within this 3-month period, you will need to apply to transfer your overseas driver’s licence to a WA driver’s licence.
After this 3-month period you cannot legally drive on your overseas licence, even if it is current and valid.
The steps you need to follow to transfer your overseas licence depend on whether your driver’s licence is from:
Use the overseas licence check below to find out what type of country your licence is from.
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If your driver’s licence has expired for more than 12 months or cannot be validated, you will need to follow the steps for getting your first driver’s licence in WA.
If you are a visitor to WA, such as a tourist or someone studying or working temporarily in WA, you do not need to transfer your overseas licence to a WA driver's licence.
You can drive on your current overseas driver's licence if it is current and not expired.
Find out more about driving in WA when visiting from overseas.
If you have lost or are unable to provide your physical driver’s licence, you may be able provide a letter of verification that contains full details of your driver's licence from your home country’s issuing authority, consulate or diplomatic office.
Contact us for more information.
