How to convert PH Driver's License to AU Driver's License?

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C_hiLL

Asking for my relative under student visa. Will he be able to drive with a PH license and for how long? TA

SpongeBobInAU

@lucid2010 <blockquote class="Quote" rel="lucid2010">hi po question lang.... Pag po ba non-pro ung license sa pinas pwede maconvert na driving license un dito sa sydney au po ako.</blockquote>

Hindi direct conversion, dadaaan pa rin ng driving exams.

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

agentKams

@C_hiLL yes he can, until his license expired while he is in student visa. This is in QLD.

jowjow

Hi. I only have the OR copy from LTO. I was not able to get the card as it will not be released yet. Will I still be able to convert it to Australian driver's license?

Cassey

@jowjow For Vic, they said before that they need to see an LTO Driver’s License Certificate if you don’t have the physical card. I’m not too sure if it has changed now since they now do an overseas verification of license.

jowjow

Thanks @cassey. What's a driver's license certificate btw? Do I request for that? I only have the OR copy. I have been looking for requirements on the license conversion here in SA, but, could not really find an accurate or updated one.

Cassey

@jowjow Yes, you have to request for it from LTO. It basically is an authentication of your Ph DL where the details of your DL are written.

With SA, I’m not sure how they do theirs. Here is their contact number if you wanna inquire - Registration and driver's licences - 13 10 84 (8.00 am to 6.00 pm)

jowjow

Oh thank you @cassey. You have been really helpful. Appreciate it.

rainybrainy

Sharing my experience...

I'm currently a temporary resident (457 visa holder). I have a PH non-pro license since 2013. I have with me both the expired and current license cards from PH. This month, my current license is expiring and that would mean I won't be able to drive anymore unless I renew my license.

Since renewing my PH license would mean I need to go back to PH, I called RTA and asked what I need to do in order to get a full driver's license here in Sydney. Here is their advice:

book a DKT (driver's knowledge test)
once you pass the DKT, book a practical/driving test
If you are successful on the driving test, you will be issued with a full license but with a letter Q indicating that you are a temporary resident

Since my license is expiring soon, I booked the DKT. Unfortunately, the only session available is 2 days prior my license expiry date. I passed the DKT and was issued a Learner License since my current PH license is expired.

Here are the fees I incurred:

DKT - AUD 46
Learner's License/Card - AUD 25
NSW Photo ID - AUD 5
Driving Test - AUD 57

I was advised that I don't need to do any hours/log book since I ave a full license for more than 3 years. However, I need the learner license so that I have something to use when I do my driving test (since my PH license is expired). I'm also no longer allowed to drive on my own and I should always put up the L sign whenever I'm driving with a full license holder always with me in the car.

I'm yet to get the driving test. I will post the updates once I'm done.

cucci

@rainybrainy Thanks for sharing.

pinoytalker

Hi Just want to know if anyone of you tried to apply for a driver's license in VIC after more than 6 months of staying in Melbourne. I know that there is a rule that you should apply for a Driver's license within 3 or 6 mos. Failing to do so would mean you would undergo Ls and Ps before getting the full license. Is this true?

Or baka meron namang driver's examiner in a suburb na lenient to still give you full license right away kahit na mroe than 6 mos ka na nagstay sa Melbourne bago ka nag-apply.

Cassey

@pinoytalker You can apply whenever but you can’t drive with your Ph license after 6mos if you’re on a PR visa. If you want to convert your DL from Ph, you have to undergo 3 tests and during this transition, you can’t drive by yourself. You have to have someone with a full license every time that you drive. Now they have also added verification of license.

pinoytalker

@Cassey <blockquote class="Quote" rel="Cassey">@pinoytalker You can apply whenever but you can’t drive with your Ph license after 6mos if you’re on a PR visa. If you want to convert your DL from Ph, you have to undergo 3 tests and during this transition, you can’t drive by yourself. You have to have someone with a full license every time that you drive. Now they have also added verification of license. </blockquote>

Thanks for replying. Does that mean, hindi na ko mag-uunder go ng "L" or "P" but I just need to pass 3 tests?

Cassey

@pinoytalker You are considered “Learner” when you start the transition then once you pass the 3 tests Full licensed na uli. Hindi ka na magaundergo nung matagalang process na from Ls to P1 to P2 to full kasi may Ph license ka.

pinoytalker

Maraming salamat @Cassey you are a big help.

Magsisimula na kong mag-aral.

Cassey

@pinoytalker No worries, kailangan mo rin ng few lessons here in Au to familiarize yourself sa mga road rules tsaka dito we drive on the left side of the road, 🙂 All the best on your driving.

You can read on my experience din if you have the time,

http://pinoyau.info/discussion/550/how-to-convert-ph-drivers-license-to-au-drivers-license/p31

oIp

May validity po ba yung certificate of authentication ng LTO/DFA? May nabasa ako 6mos lang e.

Captain_A

@oIp vicroads do not acknowledge yung certificate of authentication ng LTO/DFA unless my old Phil DL ka, based on my experience.

rhoran

Hi tanong lang po same process po ba ang PH drivers license na non pro at professional in getting a aus license??salamat po ☺☺ PR visa po pala

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