Conversion of an Interstate or Overseas Driver’s Licence
The holder of an interstate or overseas driver’s licence must obtain a South Australian driver’s licence:
- in the case of an interstate licence holder, within three months of residing in South Australia
- in the case of a foreign licence holder, who becomes a permanent resident or citizen of Australia, within three months of becoming a resident of South Australia.
When converting an interstate driver’s licence, the driver is generally entitled to a licence of the same class and conditions as the interstate licence without undertaking any theory test or practical driving test.
The holder of a licence from a recognised country that has similar licensing practices to South Australia may exchange their overseas licence for a South Australian licence. In most instances the conversion of the overseas driver’s licence is limited to classes C (car) and motorcycle only.
Learner’s permits/licences are not able to be converted to a South Australian Learner’s Permit.
A licence holder from a country not recognised as having similar licensing practices to Australia must pass a theory test and a practical driving test. A sample of people who have taken a practical driving test will be subject to a further validation assessment with a Government Auditor before a South Australian licence will be issued.
More detailed information on converting your licence from overseas can be found on sa.gov.au