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

Peanut.Sabi · August 2017

Hello mga kababayan...baka may alam kayong nag lologbook dito sa Adelaide kasi naghahanap ako...passed ung sa theory and hindi rin ako laging nagdrdrive sa atin. Nakita ko ung sa RAA kaso mahal baka lang may marerecommend kayo na maayos at ayos din sa budget hehe. Salamat!

pompom76 · September 2017

Hi mron po ako itatanong bout my non-pro DL,pd ba ko maging supervisor anak ko holding L licns?

pompom76 · September 2017

Ito kc nabasa ko,meron po ba dto naka experience.tnx po sa sasagot

topeakaspike · September 2017

Hello, ask ko lng po kung san branch kyo nagpa assess at when nyo sya pina assess na inaknowledge nila ing ung Philippine driver's license mo by showing them ung paper certification lng from LTO at hindi ung card type. Nag pa asses kasi ako sa Exhibition branch, card type lng daw inaaknowledge nila. May mga nabasa ako last time na nakapagassess sila using paper certification lng from LTO lng.

Salamat in advance

Rob1986 · October 2017

PTP: I need your advice guys/ @Cassey. My VISA is a student dependent visa valid til 2019, does this mean that my ph license is only valid in VIC til 2019 or it’s the same with everyone 6 months ko lang pwede gamitin

Cassey · October 2017

@Rob1986 6 mos only applies to those who hold Permanent Visa.

xiaolico · October 2017

Guys question, di Na KO nag back read

. Yung ph driver's license, kailangan ba yung resibo? Nawawala KO resibo KO. Sa 26 Na lipat KO sa AU on a pr visa. Or wala naman difference sa application ng license if may ph drivers license Ka or wala?

Hunter_08 · October 2017

guys tanong ko lang yung pag convert ba ng AU driver's license is only application sa permanent visa holder? pano pag 489 Visa hindi ba pwede ipa convert yung license ko?

Cassey · October 2017

@xiaolico May physical card ka ba? Kung meron eh di mo na need yung resibo.

Cassey · October 2017

@Hunter_08 Nakalagay sa Vicroads for PR Visa holders yung conversion, I’m not sure kung pareho sa ibang States.

Hunter_08 · October 2017

@Cassey oo mukang for PR lang ang conversion..

xiaolico · October 2017

@Cassey yes meron

Cassey · October 2017

@xiaolico Hindi mo na kailangan yung receipt kung meron ka nung physical card. Kailangan mo yung Ph license to be able to convert into a full license here in Au.

xiaolico · October 2017

@Cassey thanks. Katakot pala mag drive dito. Parang ang hirap. Tsaka na ko mag apply ng license hehe

Cassey · October 2017

@xiaolico Pwede kang maglessons para maging aware ka sa mga rules, lines tsaka sa roundabout, trams, railway, etc. Makakaadjust ka rin, hehe

xiaolico · October 2017

@Cassey oo nga eh. Thanks ha

lucid2010 · November 2017

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.

xiaolico · December 2017

Saan makakakuha ng reviewer para sa written exam ng drivers licence? I plan to take it sa Monday. For Victoria, convert ng ph licence

Captain_A · December 2017

@xiaolico you can print online practice tests.. and/or purchase/download and read yung road to solo driving book.

all the best

xiaolico · December 2017

@Captain_A thanks

C_hiLL · December 2017

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

SpongeBobInAU · December 2017

@lucid2010

lucid2010 said:
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.

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 · December 2017

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

jowjow · January 2018

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 · January 2018

@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 · January 2018

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 · January 2018

@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 · January 2018

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

rainybrainy · September 2018

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.