Applying for a NSW licence as a temporary overseas visitor
If you’re a temporary overseas visitor (ie not an Australian citizen and not a permanent resident of Australia), you can choose to apply for a NSW licence if you wish.
See Moving to NSW for the application requirements.
The following conditions apply:
You’ll only be eligible to apply for a NSW licence after you’ve been in Australia for a continuous period of six months immediately before you apply for the licence, unless you’re applying for a NSW learner licence and you don’t hold an overseas licence
Your licence will show the letter Q in the conditions area on the front of the card. The accompanying text ‘Evidence of permanent residency status not provided’ will be printed on the back of the card
Your licence will only be valid for 12 months. The three and five year licence options are not available.
