If you hold a foreign driver's licence and plan to drive in Australia, it is important to understand the licensing requirements in the state or territory where you live and work.

Driving with an invalid licence may result in fines, loss of driving privileges, insurance issues, or removal from delivery platforms.

The rules vary across Australia and depend on your visa status, residency status, and the state or territory where you are driving.

General Requirements

To legally drive in Australia using an overseas driver's licence, you must:

• Hold a current and valid overseas driver's licence.

• Drive only the class of vehicle you are authorised to drive.

• Comply with any conditions on your overseas licence.

• Carry your licence whenever driving.

• Carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an approved English translation if your licence is not written in English.

• Not be suspended, cancelled, or disqualified from driving in Australia or any other country.

Important: Holding a valid overseas driver's licence does not automatically make you eligible to work as a GoPeople Driver. You must also hold valid Australian work rights and comply with all visa conditions.

New South Wales (NSW)

Temporary Overseas Visitors

If you arrive in NSW on a temporary visa, you may drive using a valid overseas driver's licence. However, you must obtain a NSW driver's licence within 6 months of arriving in NSW if you wish to continue driving.

To drive legally during this period, you must:

• Hold a valid overseas driver's licence.

• Remain a temporary overseas visitor.

• Carry your licence whenever driving.

• Not be suspended, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.

If your licence is not written in English, you must also carry:

• An International Driving Permit (IDP), or

• A Transport for NSW-approved English translation.

Permanent Residents and Australian Citizens

Australian citizens and permanent residents may drive using an overseas licence for up to 3 months after becoming a NSW resident.

After this period, you must obtain a NSW driver's licence.

Licence Conversion

Depending on the country that issued your licence, you may be required to complete knowledge, hazard perception, and practical driving tests before obtaining a NSW licence.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences/visiting-or-moving-to-nsw/visiting-from-overseas-or-interstate

Victoria (VIC)

Permanent Visa Holders

You may drive using your overseas licence for:

• Six months from your first arrival in Australia if your permanent visa was granted before arrival; or

• Six months from the date your permanent visa was granted if granted while already in Australia.

After this period, you must obtain a Victorian driver's licence.

Temporary Visa Holders

Temporary visa holders may continue driving using a valid overseas driver's licence and are generally not required to obtain a Victorian licence.

Licence Conversion

Licence conversion requirements vary depending on the country that issued your licence. Some drivers may be eligible for direct conversion, while others may be required to complete knowledge and driving tests.

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/renew-replace-or-update/new-to-victoria/overseas-drivers

Queensland (QLD)

Permanent Residents and Australian Citizens

You may drive on an overseas licence for up to 3 months after becoming a Queensland resident.

After 3 months, you must obtain a Queensland driver's licence.

Temporary Visa Holders and Visitors

Visitors and temporary visa holders may continue driving using a valid overseas driver's licence while it remains valid.

Licence Conversion

Depending on your country of origin and driving experience, you may be required to complete written and practical driving assessments when converting your licence.

https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/driver-licensing/overseas/driving/

South Australia (SA)

Visitors and Temporary Visa Holders

Visitors and temporary visa holders may drive using a current overseas licence.

You must:

• Carry your overseas licence while driving.

• Carry an English translation or International Driving Permit if required.

• Comply with any licence restrictions.

Permanent Residents

Permanent residents are generally required to obtain a South Australian driver's licence within the prescribed period after becoming a resident of South Australia.

Licence Conversion

Licence conversion requirements vary according to the country that issued your licence and your driving history.

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/drivers-and-licences/driving-with-an-overseas-licence

Western Australia (WA)

Visitors and Temporary Visa Holders

Visitors may drive vehicles authorised by their overseas licence for as long as their overseas licence remains valid.

This generally applies to:

• Tourists

• Students

• Working holiday visa holders

• Temporary workers

• Business visitors

If your licence is not written in English, you must carry an International Driving Permit or an approved English translation.

Permanent Residents

Permanent residents are generally required to obtain a Western Australian driver's licence after becoming a WA resident.

Licence Conversion

Depending on the issuing country, you may be eligible for direct licence transfer or may need to complete testing requirements.

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/visiting-from-overseas.asp

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Visitors and Temporary Visa Holders

Visitors and temporary visa holders may drive using a valid overseas driver's licence.

If your licence is not in English, you must carry an approved English translation or International Driving Permit.

Permanent Residents

Permanent residents are generally required to obtain an ACT driver's licence within 3 months of becoming an ACT resident.

Licence Conversion

Licence conversion requirements vary depending on the issuing country and licence class.

https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/driving-transport-and-parking/licences/drivers-with-licences-from-overseas

Before You Drive for GoPeople

Before accepting delivery jobs, please ensure that:

• Your driver's licence is valid for the state or territory where you operate.

• You have valid Australian work rights.

• Your vehicle registration is current.

• You maintain any required vehicle insurance.

• You can provide licence documentation if requested by GoPeople.

If you are unsure whether your overseas licence is valid in your state or territory, please contact the relevant road authority before driving.

For the most up-to-date information, always refer to the official state transport authority website, as licensing requirements may change over time.