Everything you need to convert your foreign driver licence to a New Zealand licence. 12-month driving limit, approved translation services, and exempt country lists.
A clear answer to one of the most common questions from new arrivals: deadlines, exceptions, and what happens afterwards.
Whether a test is required depends on where your licence was issued. Here is how to check.
You can drive for up to 12 months on a current overseas licence each time you arrive in New Zealand. After that, you must convert to an NZ licence at a specialist driver licensing agent.
Relocating to the United Kingdom or elsewhere in Europe? Check the destination country page.
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