Between 3 and 6 months from when you become a resident of the state, depending on where you live. The exact deadline is set by each state, so confirm it on the relevant official site.
NSW: Service NSW. Victoria: VicRoads. Queensland: TMR. Western Australia: Department of Transport (DoT). South Australia: Service SA.
Your original licence from your home country, your passport, and proof of your current residential address in Australia. Some states also require an official translation if your licence isn't in English.
General information, not personalised migration advice. Always verify on the official Australian government websites. · Updated: Agosto 2026