Driving licence
May 7th 2011, 10:41 am
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Driving licence
It looks like a fairly painless process to get an Aus driving licence (specifically for Victoria at least), judging from what I read on VicRoads.
I still have a paper UK licence. Will that be acceptable as proof of a current licence, or would I need to produce a photo ID type?
Ta.
I still have a paper UK licence. Will that be acceptable as proof of a current licence, or would I need to produce a photo ID type?
Ta.
May 7th 2011, 3:17 pm
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Re: Driving licence
It looks like a fairly painless process to get an Aus driving licence (specifically for Victoria at least), judging from what I read on VicRoads.
I still have a paper UK licence. Will that be acceptable as proof of a current licence, or would I need to produce a photo ID type?
Ta.
I still have a paper UK licence. Will that be acceptable as proof of a current licence, or would I need to produce a photo ID type?
Ta.
May 7th 2011, 3:48 pm
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Re: Driving licence
Costs 20 quid to get one I think, and I would rather spend that on something else.
But, if I have to get one, I'll have to get one. Unless anyone can tell me otherwise of course.
May 7th 2011, 11:09 pm
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Re: Driving licence
You have to transfer your license within a certain period (I thought 3 months) if coming over on a permanent visa.
Having an Aussie license is also extremely handy for identification for banks, rentals etc.
To get it transferred here, you make an appointment in advance at vic roads, get your pic taken on arrival, and a new plastic license made on the spot, and you are outside again in about 15/20 minutes.
Having an Aussie license is also extremely handy for identification for banks, rentals etc.
To get it transferred here, you make an appointment in advance at vic roads, get your pic taken on arrival, and a new plastic license made on the spot, and you are outside again in about 15/20 minutes.
May 8th 2011, 11:57 am
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Re: Driving licence
You have to transfer your license within a certain period (I thought 3 months) if coming over on a permanent visa.
Having an Aussie license is also extremely handy for identification for banks, rentals etc.
To get it transferred here, you make an appointment in advance at vic roads, get your pic taken on arrival, and a new plastic license made on the spot, and you are outside again in about 15/20 minutes.
Having an Aussie license is also extremely handy for identification for banks, rentals etc.
To get it transferred here, you make an appointment in advance at vic roads, get your pic taken on arrival, and a new plastic license made on the spot, and you are outside again in about 15/20 minutes.
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