Licence Exchange Agreement With Ireland In Travis
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You can apply to exchange your licence online or in person at a National Driving Licencing Service (NDLS) centre. You may need to include a medical report with your application. The NDLS has information on when a medical report is needed.
The various states in Australia generally recognise Irish driving licences in respect of a car or motorcycle entitlement for exchange. Truck and bus licences are not exchangeable.
Is My Driver's Licence Recognised in Australia? Citizens of the following countries can have their driver's licence recognised in Western Australia with no added conditions: Austria, USA, UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales), Belgium. Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey.
If you lose your licence while travelling abroad If your Irish driving licence is lost or stolen while you're abroad you can apply onlineOpen in new browser tab for a replacement. All you need is your Public Service Card (PSC)Open in new browser tab and a verified MyGovIDOpen in new browser tab.
If your licence is not written in English, you must also carry an English translation, or an International Driving Permit. This is issued by the motoring association or embassy of the country that you are licensed to drive in.
You will need the following documentation to complete the transfer: Your proof of identity. A knowledge test (if applicable) A driving test (if applicable) A medical report (if applicable) Your overseas licence (and a translation if not in English)
As a visitor to Ireland you can drive on a driving licence from any state outside the EU/EEA for up to one year, provided the driving licence is current and valid.
In many cases, overseas visitors to Australia, who wish to drive and do not hold a permanent visa, will be regarded as 'visiting drivers' and can use their valid overseas licence to drive.
U.S. driver's licenses are valid in both Canada and Mexico, but many other countries do not recognize U.S. driver's licenses. Check with the embassy of the country you plan to visit or live in to find specific driver's license requirements.
International Driving Permits are Required in the following countries for US Licensed Drivers: Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, and Thailand.