scrappyhappy8

I will be traveling to Perth on the 24 Jan and plan to purchase a vehicle asap.
What is required of me once I get there with my uk license, can I drive immediately with it or do I have to apply for something there?
Thanks

aus2be_OH

You can drive for up to 3 months on a UK license. After that you can just go into a licensing office and get an Australian license. All you really have to do is pay the money and take a quick eye test (in WA anyway).

HTH

ABCDiamond

Permanent Visa or Visitor Visa ?

On a Visitor visa, you do not need to change to an Australian licence.

On a PR Visa, you need to change to an Australian Licence before the 3 months is up.

dave99

as said above you can drive straight away just be prepared for the cost of cars out here. I was used to spending 500 pounds and picking up older cars in the uk, here i had to pay $6500 as there was nothing decent below that. I was shocked how expensive they are here

ABCDiamond

Depreciation hasn't been invented here yet

For some reason cars here do not drop in value as fast as in some other countries.
This benefits buyers of new cars, as they get a better trade in value when they buy another new one later.

And with most new cars being cheaper here, it is well worth while looking at a new car rather than secondhand, if possible.