NAATI Driving License Translation

To drive in Victoria on an overseas licence, you’ll need a translation if it’s not in English. A NAATI translation driving license ensures your documents meet VicRoads’ official requirements.

Here’s what to know:

• If you’re from a country where VicRoads can’t verify your driving history, you must provide a NAATI-certified translation of your foreign licence.
• You may also need to sit a VicRoads drive test.
• If you hold an interstate or New Zealand licence, you can keep using it in Victoria while it’s valid.
• For commercial vehicles like taxis or trucks, you’ll need to apply for a Victorian licence since requirements differ by state.
• If your driving history can’t be verified, you’ll need an accredited translation of it as well.

For full details, visit the VicRoads website to check the latest requirements for converting your overseas licence.

A basic NAATI driver’s licence translation is priced at $66, covering certification and digital delivery.

All you need to do is email us a clear photo or scan your foreign driver’s licence, so we can translate it for you. We’ll reply with the price and turnaround time ($66, two business days) and guide you through placing your order. Once it’s ready, you’ll receive the certified translation by email, and we can also post a hard copy if you request it.

The short answer is yes. Most foreign drivers can apply for an Australian licence, but you’ll usually need your overseas licence translated by a NAATI-certified translator first. Check with the transport authority in your state or territory for specific requirements.

We provide translations of foreign driver’s licences in Melbourne and all major cities of Australia. We don’t need to see the original driver’s licence to be able to translate it. Simply send us a clear photo or scanned copy, and we’ll get it translated promptly.

Translations don’t have an expiry date.

We no longer issue hard copies. Each translation includes a NAATI QR code and electronic stamp, so the digital version can be printed and used legally across Australia.

Yes. If you’re on a temporary visa, you can drive legally in Australia using a certified NAATI driver’s license translation, provided you follow the rules of your State or Territory. Permanent visa holders will need to obtain a local licence, but the English translation can serve as proof of your overseas driving credentials.