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New residents and visitors

From 1 August 2016, the NZ Transport Agency is strengthening the requirements when converting an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence.

If you want to convert your overseas driver licence, you will need to go to one of our new specialist overseas conversion sites.

Driving on New Zealand roads

This page tells you who can drive on New Zealand roads, and what you need to have while driving.

Converting to a New Zealand driver licence

You can convert to a New Zealand driver licence if you are here for more than a year or moving here permanently. This page tells you how.

Approved translators

If your overseas driver licence or permit isn't in English you will also need an accurate English translation.
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