Using Your UK Driving Licence in Victoria: What Changes What Stays

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The short version: if you’re a UK driving licence holder visiting Victoria, you can drive on your UK licence as long as it’s current and you’re not a permanent resident. Once you become a permanent resident, you have six months to convert it to a Victorian licence — and the conversion is straightforward because the UK is on Victoria’s “recognised country” list.

This guide walks through the conversion process, what changes, and what stays.

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Using Your UK Driving Licence in Victoria: What Changes What Stays