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

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  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    @peach17 - in summary, hindi updated yung info sa mgs websites ng gobyerno ng SA.
    ay ganun.. hehe d ko na check... Service SA kasi sa ibaba lang ng office namin. kaya dun ako palagi inquire.

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @manofsteel

    Hello, own experience po... not sure kung yung nabasa nyo eh for Permanent Resident Visa holders or for working visa? d ko lang sure kung same yun sa working visa.

    pero lahat kami ng mga pinoy friends ko (PR Visa) na dumating dito ng 2013 ganun.... ung permit ko mag eexpire this August 2015. Took the exam last year AUgust 2014.
    thanks @peach17. then I believe u r a reliable source here and tama iyung summary ko. :)

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    i-edit ko summary for South Au folks here:
    So sa mga wala pang DL and may chance pa na makauwi sa Pinas, the steps are:
    1. Get DL sa Pinas either pro or non-pro.
    2. Once nasa Au na & hindi pa expire and Pinas DL, take theory exam kahit wala pang own sasakyan (no work/adjustment mode pa po eh )
    3. After theory exam, permit to drive for 1 year ang matanggap mo
    4. Before mag 1 year, take Actual Exam and take the Hazard Perception Test.
    5. Once passed #4, then u'll have Au full driver's licence. congrats!

    sources: taga PinoyAu na may actual experiences na in driving/getting license sa South Au ;) ;)

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • manofsteelmanofsteel Melbourne
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    @manofsteel

    Hello, own experience po... not sure kung yung nabasa nyo eh for Permanent Resident Visa holders or for working visa? d ko lang sure kung same yun sa working visa.

    pero lahat kami ng mga pinoy friends ko (PR Visa) na dumating dito ng 2013 ganun.... ung permit ko mag eexpire this August 2015. Took the exam last year AUgust 2014.
    Hi, mukhang for working visa or temporary resident yun, updated daw kase yun site ng SA sabi ng servicesSA officer, for PR within 3mos dapat makaapply na ng state DL.

    "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
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  • tartakobskytartakobsky Melbourne
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    Ako po with pinas DL din. Arrived april 2014, took theory test july 2014. They gave me 1 year palugit to take VORT na maexpire july 2015.

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  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    @manofsteel

    Hello, own experience po... not sure kung yung nabasa nyo eh for Permanent Resident Visa holders or for working visa? d ko lang sure kung same yun sa working visa.

    pero lahat kami ng mga pinoy friends ko (PR Visa) na dumating dito ng 2013 ganun.... ung permit ko mag eexpire this August 2015. Took the exam last year AUgust 2014.
    Hi, mukhang for working visa or temporary resident yun, updated daw kase yun site ng SA sabi ng servicesSA officer, for PR within 3mos dapat makaapply na ng state DL.

    baka nga for working visa yun.

    kasi kami, wala na yung 3 months na rule.
    PR kami. nagtake kami theory exam last year. and meron kami 1 year permit to drive :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    Ako po with pinas DL din. Arrived april 2014, took theory test july 2014. They gave me 1 year palugit to take VORT na maexpire july 2015.

    ayun pareho kami ni @tartakobsky :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    tartakobsky so within 3 mos sayo kasi arrived april then theory test july.
    @peach17 sa inyo po?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    @IslanderndCity

    dating kami Nov 2013... August 2014 lang ako nag take ng theory exam..

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    as long as di pa expired ang PHL DL mo, pwede ka pa mag take ng theory exam

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @peach17 wow, so tama na yung summary ko above. Thank u

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @peach17 & other na nasa SA, it wont matter if nonpro or pro ang kunin kong Pinas DL di ba?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    @IslanderndCity yup tama na sya hehe

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    ay d ko lang alam.... basta DL yung kinuka ko from LTO... may difference pa pala na Non Pro and Pro... hehe

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • brixx89brixx89 Sydney
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    @peach opo may pagkakaiba ung pro sa non pro nsa DL sa pinas...yung non pro pang private na sasakyan usually, pag pro naman pwede ka mag byahe like mag drive ng jeep, taxi at fx..
  • jeneejenee Sydney
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    Hi tanong po. Kelan po ba magstart mag count ang 3months from date of entry para maging valid pa ang pagconvert ng PH DL? Kasi nag IED kmi nung sept. Pero nitong Apr lang ako bumalik ulit dito. Pwede ko pa ba ipa convert ang license ko until July?
  • rarekingrareking Montreal
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    @jenee ang start ng bilang ay from initial entry.

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Hi tanong po. Kelan po ba magstart mag count ang 3months from date of entry para maging valid pa ang pagconvert ng PH DL? Kasi nag IED kmi nung sept. Pero nitong Apr lang ako bumalik ulit dito. Pwede ko pa ba ipa convert ang license ko until July?
    as per above post it starts on your initial entry , so i guess paso na yung 3 months validity mo

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  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    @peach opo may pagkakaiba ung pro sa non pro nsa DL sa pinas...yung non pro pang private na sasakyan usually, pag pro naman pwede ka mag byahe like mag drive ng jeep, taxi at fx..

    ay ganun pala heheh thanks @brixx89 :)
    So NonPro pala ako hehe

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    Hi tanong po. Kelan po ba magstart mag count ang 3months from date of entry para maging valid pa ang pagconvert ng PH DL? Kasi nag IED kmi nung sept. Pero nitong Apr lang ako bumalik ulit dito. Pwede ko pa ba ipa convert ang license ko until July?
    naku sayang @jenee, naglapse na ang 3 months validity mo... December ang ika 3 months mo...
    pero wait, saang state ka ba?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • tartakobskytartakobsky Melbourne
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    edited May 2015
    @jenee
    Try mo pa rin, baka maoverlook naman. Ang titingnan naman nila ay expiry ng license. Kung di pa paso ang license pwede pa magtheory yan.

    312512
    27-07-13 IELTS/24-10-13 TRA +/25-10-13 EOI for 190/25-10-13 SS Application to SA/19-11-13 Invited for 190/21-11-13 Lodged 190/28-11-13 Medical/16-12-13 Upload SG CoC/17-12-13 Medical cleared/13-01-14 Upload NBI/22-01-14 CO allocated, uploaded additional docs/24-01-14 Thank you Lord! Visa grant/30-04-14 Landed in Adelaide

  • jeneejenee Sydney
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    Sa victoria ako. Thanks sa reply @tartakobsky, @peach17, @JCsantos, @rareking. Follow up question, so mgstart ako from scratch like learners permit (3months), then P plate na?
  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    hi @jenee, d ko lang sure sa Victoria, dito kasi sa SA, kapag L need ng 75 hours of driving naka log book yun :) yun eh kapag wala talagang Driver's License. D ko alam kung ilang hours ang need sa L kapag meron namang DL. wait tayo sa mga sasagot.

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • jeneejenee Sydney
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    Joined: Mar 17, 2014
    Hi @peach17, yung nabasa ko for vic, 3months after mkakuha ng L ay pde na magapply for P plates. Yun ang requirement pg above 25yrs old :) ewan ko lang kung pwede mashorten ang 3months waiting time na yun.
  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    ahhh ok hehe iba iba talaga per state ano? :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • BornBorn Mandaluyong
    Posts: 106Member
    Joined: Sep 08, 2013
    Hi po.

    Balak ko po kasing kumuha ng driver's license dito sa Pinas bago bumalik sa Australia.

    Sa tingin ninyo po mas okay na kumuha na lang ako dito? Or mag driving lesson na lang sa Australia at doon na mag asikaso for DL?

    Mga magkano ba aabutin kung doon ako mag aral at kumuha compared sa magconvert na lang ng DL (given na this year lang ako kukuha ng DL sa Pinas)?
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Hi po.

    Balak ko po kasing kumuha ng driver's license dito sa Pinas bago bumalik sa Australia.

    Sa tingin ninyo po mas okay na kumuha na lang ako dito? Or mag driving lesson na lang sa Australia at doon na mag asikaso for DL?

    Mga magkano ba aabutin kung doon ako mag aral at kumuha compared sa magconvert na lang ng DL (given na this year lang ako kukuha ng DL sa Pinas)?
    Kung PR ka, dito ka na lang sa Au mag apply dahil d mo rin magagamit PH license mo dito, kung working visa ka yup get at least a non pro

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  • HellfireHellfire Melbourne
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    Joined: Nov 02, 2012
    Hi guys,

    I just want to share my experiences sa pagkuha ng license dito sa Victoria. I am a non-pro license holder sa pinas. I got my license on 2010. I arrived here in Melbourne 2014. Isa sa mga una ko ginawa is mag inquire sa VicRoads on how to convert my license to AU license. First thing na ginawa nila is to check my Phil. license, I think tiningnan nila kung gaano ko na katagal hold yung license. Nabasa ko dito sa forum na 3 years above dapat license holder ka so that you'll not go through P plate (hindi ako masyado sure sa info). Based on my estimate, I am holding my license for more than 3 years. They advised me na valid ang Phil license ko for 6 months. Meaning pwede ako magdrive either practice driving or casual driving with my Phil license but to get AU full license I have to take 2 written (computerized) test which is knowledge and hazard perception test and 1 practical driving test. Ang naalala ko naging total cost ko for both computerized test is around $100. For practical driving test nasa around $70. Ang kinuha ko driving lesson is 10 hours. Hindi kasi ako nagdrive sa pinas. Ang driving lesson fee is $40/hour and may additional charge if you will use his car for driving test. (total cost ko for driving lesson is around $520) I took my lesson in CBD and took the test in Carlton VicRoads. I think mas mura kung sa suburb kukuha ng lesson. Meron ako napagtanungan nasa $35/hour ang charge. After passing the test, you'll be offered if you want to take 3-year or 10-year license validity. Kinuha ko 3-year validity which cost me around $70.

    Sa mga magtatanong kung saan mas madali kumuha ng license, I think they both have pros and cons. Kung sa city ka kukuha ng license ang advantage is that vehicles are slower, top speed is only 60 kph. Sa mga first time magdridrive (like me) hindi masyado kakakaba. Ang cons is that madami vehicles. So I advised kumuha ng test around 11am-1pm. Kumuha ako ng test around 11:15 am and konti lang sasakyan sa daan.

    Ang pros sa suburb is the opposite ng city. Konti sasakyan sa daan but you'll go bit higher in speed. Ang top speed sa suburb nasa 80 kph. So it's up to you kung saan mo mas prefer. Ang maganda naman sa mga instructor is that tuturuan ka nila kung saan ginagawa yung practical driving test. So makakabisado mo and feel more confident ka during the test.

    Finally, ang advantage ng meron Phil license is that hindi mo need dumaan ng both P plates. Kung magexpire Phil license mo lets say naging busy ka during that 6 months after your arrival (which I'm sure you will) pwede ka kumuha ng learners' permit and after mo mapasa lahat ng test derecho full license ka na. So no need to worry na kelangan mo makuha full license in that 6 months time span, unless you urgently need it for your work. You also don't need to undergo 120 hours of driving hours for learner's permit pag above 25 years old ka na.

    I guess that's about it for my driving experience here in Victoria. Goodluck sa mga magpapaconvert ng test.


  • BornBorn Mandaluyong
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    Joined: Sep 08, 2013
    @JCsantos Mga how much po kaya kung mag driving lesson sa AU? Kasi may nabasa ako na 50$/hr, tapos 75 hours dapat may kasamang driving instructor. Eh around 3750$ na agad iyon? Ganoon po ba ang rule?

    Pupunta po ako doon on work visa pero after 3 months mag apply ako for PR.
  • BornBorn Mandaluyong
    Posts: 106Member
    Joined: Sep 08, 2013
    @Hellfire Thank you po sa info.

    Kung kukuha po ako ng license sa AU, ilang hours of driving lesson ang need ko? For beginner po. Salamat.
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