You must present your physical overseas driver licence. Find a specialist overseas conversion site in your area. All drivers must know the road rules, what the road signs mean and how to drive safely.
You can find out more in The official New Zealand road code. To prove that you are familiar with our road rules and can drive safely, some people will need to sit theory tests and practical driving tests.
The tests you need to sit depend on the country your licence is from. These countries are considered exempt countries:. If your licence is not from one of the countries above, then your licence is from a non-exempt country. If your licence is from a non-exempt country, you must pass a theory test and a practical driving test.
Find out all about the driver licence theory tests Find out all about the driver licence practical tests. You need to make your application at a specialist overseas conversion site first, and sit your theory test. Your application will then be sent to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for your overseas driver licence to be assessed. It's easy to book the practical test online. Book a practical driver licence test. If you still need to pass a practical test to complete your overseas conversion, your New Zealand driver licence will have a supervisor condition on it.
You can only drive in New Zealand for 12 or 24 months, depending on when you last entered New Zealand. You must have a supervisor with you at all times while driving. You must only ride a LAMS-approved motorcycle. Disclaimer: Hi! If you click on one and buy something, I may earn a commission, see my Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
The process for exchanging your licence is note that this is only for England, Scotland and Wales, Northern Ireland has its own process. The application does ask which country your licence was issued in and where you passed your test.
You will be able to drive on your licence for 12 months before requiring to exchange. Check out this handy little tool to see if you can drive in the UK on your non-UK drivers licence. Saves you having to re-order another licence. When I was in Australia I said my licence was lost and paid for a new one. Plus got a new photo whilst I was at it. If you passed your driving test in Canada or New Zealand you will need to provide proof that you can drive a manual gearbox if you want a manual license.
Your licence should be switched to the type of licence you had in your home country so in Australia I had a manual licence and when I exchange I also received a manual drivers licences.
The same happened when my sister applied, she has an automatic licence and received an automatic licence back. The easiest way to get a D1 form is by ordering it online , otherwise post offices should have copies of the form. You will one standard UK Passport size photo to send with your application.
Just like a passport the photo is valid for 10 years so make sure you look your best?. Where to get photos? I always end up going to Snappy Snaps for my passport photos as there are so many around. They will ask you what type of photo you require and provide the correct type. Simply complete the two page form. If you need any help there is also a guide to support the application.
If you arrived in the UK on a British passport then you just need to add your passport in the application and you will not need to send your passport off with the application. DVLA will not compensate for any loss or delay in the return of your documents. I highly recommend paying extra for the registered post envelope for a piece of mind. For some reason the DVLA only accepts cheques! The easiest way to get one is a postal order from the post office.
The "direct issue" mechanism is not applicable to those who only hold a probationary driving licence, or equivalent. Applicants meeting all the requirements for direct issue of a full driving licence would be issued with a Hong Kong full driving licence without passing through the month probationary driving period. The driving entitlement s applied for must be equivalent to the class es which are authorized to drive by the issuing country or place; and.
Proof of present address residential address and correspondence address original and photocopy ;. Medical Examination Certificate TD duly completed by a registered medical practitioner applicable to a person aged 70 or above ; and.
Required fee you may make enquiries at the enquiry counters of licensing offices or through Call Centre, refer to the licence fees table TD at the licensing offices, or visit Transport Department's website for information.
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